Confucius
discusses humanity as the following: “To be able to practice five virtues everywhere in the
world constitutes humanity: courtesy, magnanimity [nobility of feeling and
generosity of mind], good faith, diligence, and kindness.” The variations of
virtues for humanity differ for every “belief system”. Does practicing and
succeeding every believed virtue regarding humanity conclude in perfection (the
Supreme Being)?
The perception
of the Supreme Being is often seen as a definition of perfection. If virtues
are created depending on certain concepts, such as humanity, one might be seen
as perfect for succeeding in the requirements of the practice. In Anselm’s ontological argument, he defines “God”
as a supremely perfect being. However
the perception of achieving perfection differs with every being, culture, religion,
etc. Thus the definition of achieving
perfection differs with the definition of the Supreme Being regarding what is
the belief of that particular person.
However practicing ones meaning of humanity creates self-satisfaction
which may be considered and defined as various meanings. The common ground of being
humanly perfect and the Supreme Being is often seen in a similar light in most
religions and cultures. Overall depending of the belief system and definition created
by that person, culture, religion, precetion, etc.
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