Round 4: Tossup 19

A later thinker’s integration of religion into the ideas of this thinker centered on the “investigation of things” as moral principles. Interpretations of this thinker’s ethics rely on anecdotes (-5[1])such as his asking “was anyone hurt?” after a stable fire (15[1])and comparing (15[1])a virtuous ruler to the North Star. This philosopher’s negative formulation of the Golden Rule used to explain a form of reciprocity called (*) shu is dubbed the Silver Rule. This philosopher’s idea that one should cultivate ren through filial piety (10[1])is expressed in the Analects. (10[1])For 10 points, name this founder of a school of Chinese philosophy (10[1])that makes up the “Three Teachings” with Buddhism and Daoism. ■END■

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