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The extent to which these thinkers shared their ideological principles and philosophers is

reflected in the commonality of the doctrines and religious practices that were established after

them. According to Strayer & Nelson (2016), Confucianism that guided the behavior of the

people of Ancient China is based on the belief system that adherence to moral values is the

panacea for national unity. Similarly, the followers of the ideas established by Siddhartha

consider the viewpoint of Confucius as the solution to human suffering (p.131). Finally, the

geographical location of these thinkers impacted their perspective of human existence due to the

practices and traditions that were dominant in them. For example, Zoroastrianism and

Christianity created their ideas from the religious doctrines of the existence of a higher being.

Michelle

I agree with your viewpoint that the geographical locations of the various thinkers played

a significant role in the formulation of the principles and values that were promoted by them. As

you noted, the culture of the Chinese people that was characterized by an emphasis on the family

must have influenced the belief system used by Confucius. Interestingly, it is the same approach

used by the prominent Greek philosophers that laid the foundation for critical thinking models

that are used in different human disciplines today.

Karol

The commonalities between the thinkers that were identified in your discussion post are a

refreshing perspective that I did not consider. What I would like to add is that is the dependence

on the ideologies and values of a single individual is the source of the positive impacts of these

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Running head: DISCUSSION POST AND RESPONSES Discussion Post and Responses Name Institution 1 DISCUSSION POST AND RESPONSES 2 Discussion Post and Responses Post The extent to which these thinkers shared their ideological principles and philosophers is reflected in the commonality of the doctrines and religious practices that were established after them. According to Strayer & Nelson (2016), Confucianism that guided the behavior of the people of Ancient China is based on the belief system that adherence to moral values is the panacea for national unity. Similarly, the followers of the ideas established by Siddhartha consider the viewpoint of Confucius as the solution to human suffering (p.131). Finally, the geographical location of these thinkers impacted their perspective of human existence due to the practices and traditions that were dominant in them. For example, Zoroastrianism and Christianity created their ideas from the religious doctrines of the existence of a higher being. Michelle I agree with your viewpoint that the geographical locations of the various thinkers played a significant role in the formulation of the principles and values that were promoted by them. As y ...
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