Read the passage from Prince Shotoku’s constitution. Harmony is of the most importance and should be valued. Avoid disagreements with others. People are naturally judgmental of others and lack the understanding to view others without bias. That is why some do not follow the rules of lords and fathers. That is why some continue to be in conflict with neighbors. When all people seek harmony and are kind to one another, important relationships are maintained and important business can be done. —The Seventeen-Article Constitution, Prince Shotoku What Confucian teaching does this passage include? Order is an important value in society. People are naturally going to be judgmental of others. The younger generation should ignore the rules of its elders. It is important to reject unfair decrees from a higher social class.
