Analysis Of Biographies Of Confucius And Empress Wu

Analysis of Biographies of Confucius and Empress Wu Introduction The Mountain of Fame shows readers the biographies of the most colorful personalities in Chinese history. From the sage emperors to the most recent personalities in the Tiananmen Square, the biographies help us see the transition in the traditional values of China. There are more than 20 biographies analyzed in the book by John E Wills, this paper summarizes only two of them. There is Confucius; a vulnerable being whose only goal is to save the world b restoring the order that has been overtaken by endless chaos. There is also Empress Wu, a key figure of the seventh century who went down in history as an influencer of the system of centralized monarchies. She has been used a pillar for bad examples for centuries now: mostly because she was a woman who put her ideas in a field that was traditionally dominated by men- politics. This paper addresses the place of women in politics as depicted by the biography of Empress Wu. It also looks at Confucius and his attempt to restore order to the sage of kings during his time, and what the actions of these two meant for the nation of China then and what they continue to mean to the people now, long after the figures discussed in the biographies are gone. Confucius Kongzt II It is one of the most famous philosophies today: Confucianism. It was adopted from this famous philosopher and was used during the dynasties of the Song, Tang and Han emperors. Confucius is known for