Students’ Questions about History Page 22

Confucius created his philosophy because he wanted to create a system of moral guidelines that would be used to improve society. He believed that by following these guidelines, people would be able to create a more harmonious and just society.

This fact proves that even the most intelligent people can be wrong about many things.

Karl Marx and Max Weber differ in their theoretical assumptions in that Marx believed that economic factors were the most important determinant of social change while Weber believed that social factors were the most important determinant of social change.

David Hume believes that God does not exist, so he would say that God does not intervene to stop people from suffering because He does not exist.

Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian political philosopher and diplomat during the Renaissance. He is best known for his treatise The Prince, in which he explains how to acquire and maintain political power.

Aristotle and Saint Thomas Aquinas are connected because they are both philosophers who have made significant contributions to the field of philosophy.

According to Aristotle, virtue is a character trait that allows a person to reach their full potential. A virtue is something that a person does regularly and consistently, with the goal of becoming the best version of themselves.

Aristotle believed that the Earth was in a state of motion. He believed that it was moving in a circle around the sun.

Confucius promoted the virtue ren because he believed that it was the key to creating a harmonious society. He believed that if everyone would act with compassion and consideration for others, then society would be a much better place.

According to Benjamin Franklin and John Locke, a good government should promote the welfare of its citizens and protect their natural rights.