Historical Identifications

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Part 1(Historical Identifications)
Ren
The text about ren was written during Confucius lifetime, which was in early Zhou times. Ren stood for physical beauty, but to Confucius, it referred to moral excellence and general goodness (Slingerland 41). From Confucious perspective, ren stood for true inner virtues that people should have. In a word, Confucius employed ren to describe how and why people should strive to attain morality. . According to him, ren guides individuals on how to foster meaningful relationships with others. For instance, ren helps people to evaluate their actions and decide whether they have been dutiful or trustworthy. In sum, espousing ren is paramount in helping individuals entrench themselves in society.
Xiao (filial piety).
The text was written by Confucius during his lifetime. According to him, Xiao (filial piety) is one of the basic familial virtues. It offers guidance to adults on how to demonstrate virtuous public behavior. Confucius goes further to outline the benefits of espousing that virtue. For instance, he intimates that xiao constitutes the root of goodness, which results from obeying one’s parents. (Slingerland 1). In a word, Confucius outlines the benefits of being obedient and respectful to parents. He contends that the world would be at peace if people exercised filial piety. Similarly, Confucious contends that being respectful is a crucial attribute for leaders, which helps them to effectively lead any size of leaders (Slingerland 2). In sum, xiao is critical in maintaining morally strong societies.
Amos
The book of Amos was written by Amos himself, and he intimates that he lived among a group of shepherds in Tekoa, a town that lay approximately ten kilometers south of Jerusalem. Amos is describing a vision that appeared to him two years before the earthquake, which happened during the reign of Uzziah, king of Judah, and Jeroboam, king of Israel (NIV Amos 1:1). Even though Amos did not regard himself as a prophet, he prophesied against the privileged people who prioritized material gain at the expense of loving and valuing their neighbors. The book of Amos, more than any other book, warns against the ill-treatment of others and outlines the consequences of so doing. For instance, the Lord declares that He will punish Gaza for taking entire communities captive and selling them to Edom (NIV Amos 1: 6-7). In a word, the book of Amos explores the consequences of mistreating others. On the positive side, the book urges people to repent and outlines the benefits of doing so. For instance, the Lord vows to restore David’s fallen shelter and repair its broken walls (NIV Amos 9: 11). Therefore, the book shows that there is always hope at the end of the tunnel.
Plato, Crito
The text was written by Plato after the execution of his teacher, Socrates, around 399 B.C. It highlights a conversation between Socrates and his avowed friend, Crito, who tries to persuade the former to flee to exile after being condemned to death. The text kicks off with Socrates expressing surprise for seeing his friend so early in the morning (Grube43). Crito is one of his many friends who have been making concerted efforts to help Soc...