Why did he admire the ancient sage-king

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How did the chaotic period in which Confucius lived affect his thinking about the human predicament? Why did he admire the ancient sage-kings, and how did this admiration play out in his teachings? Is it possible to fully understand Confucianism if we ignore how the Warring States Period impacted its founder? Why or why not? Connect your answer to at least one scene from Confucius: The Sage Who Shaped the East.

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