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Compare and contrast the Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle with Confucius in China and the Buddha in South Asia. What was similar and what was different in their proposals for creating a better world

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SOCRATES:

encouraged people to reflect on ethics and morality(like C&B)

importance of honor>wealth (like C&B)

PLATO:

perfect city that philosopher kings rule

ARISTOTLE:

the interested person can gain knowledge (challenging hierarchy (?) like Buddha)

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