· Discussion 1: Actionless Action (Daosim) and the Practice of Governance (Confu

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Week 4 Discussion

· Discussion 1: Actionless Action (Daosim) and the Practice of Governance (Confucianism) 

o Discuss how our textbook describes “wu wei” and develop an example or analogy you might use to explain this concept to someone unfamiliar with Daoism.

o What characteristics would you expect to find in a country governed by Confucian principles like ren and li? Explain why you would expect these characteristics.