1. According to Confucianism, what kind of quality or virtue is jen or humaneness, and what kind of person can be called a person of humaneness?
2. According to Confucianism, what kind of quality or virtue is righteousness (or conscience), and what kind of person can be called a person of righteousness?
3. What does Confucius mean by “filial piety?” How does the concept of filial piety give shape to the relations between parents and children and between rulers and subjects? 
4. Discuss the concept of “rites” or “propriety” as discussed in Confucianism and explain why Confucianism emphasizes the importance of the ancient rituals.
5. Do you think any of Confucius’s thoughts about government could be useful to government leaders today? If so, what do you think could be helpful? If not, what are some of the most important problems involved in the leader’s perspective?