Interpret the following passage from the Analects of Confucius. How is this idea

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Interpret the following passage from the Analects of Confucius. How is this ideal linked to the Confucian program for the individual’s moral self-cultivation and the reformation of society?

"The Master said, 'Lead them with administrative measures and straighten them out with punishments, and the people will avoid violation, but have no sense of shame. Lead them by cultivating virtue and straighten them out by complying with the rites, and they will not only have a sense of shame but also reform themselves.'"

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Ethics of Confucianism is focused on overall enhancement in harmony, peace and balance between culture and civilization.
Confucian ethics are focused to develop well ordered and functioned society and concerns about future generations
Confucian ethics is related to social welfare and Taoism is related to individual welfare
Ethics of Confucianism iso focused on overall enhancement in harmony, peace and balance between culture and civilization.
Meditation is one of the core features in this tradition to elevate the spiritual and morality level.It is also used as a tool to achieve moderation
Hence, due to fear of punishment of administration people may become shameless and immoral but cultivating virtue by Confucianism teachings may lead to them to Reformation and sense of humbleness.It will help to maintain harmony and peace in the society.

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