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Confucius and the Role of Ritual in Chinese Political Thought

Political Theory 101

CHAPTER

Confucius's Views on Political Priorities and Legitimacy Narratives

Confucius discusses the prioritization of weapons, food, faith, population, riches, and teaching in politics, and the importance of legitimacy narratives in maintaining order within a society.

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