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The practice of moderation in all aspects of one's life can be summed up in "Doctrine of the Mean," one of the four books teaching the core values of Confucianism. Chinese identity emphasizes that harmony can only be achieved by avoiding excess, the doctrine covers all aspects of a person's life, including ambition, emotions, political beliefs, and relationships. One of the ways it manifests itself in Chinese society is with less emphasis being on the individual and more on the collective. Confucianism emphasizes correct behavior and stresses the importance of avoiding conflict, responsibility to community, and obedience and deference to elders.

In 150 words address all discussion points using information from the lesson or assigned reading. In your answer discuss the following questions: Does Confucianism's emphasis on moderation and harmony get in the way of speaking out against social injustice such as activism for equity for women? What about animal rights? What about climate change?