<p>Assignment:
A better understand of other people contributes to the development of moral virtues. We shall be both kinder and fairer in our treatment of others if we understand them better. Understanding ourselves and understanding others are connected, since as human beings we all have things in common. Do we need other people in order to understand ourselves?</p>
<p>Response:</p>
<p>The question "Do we need other people in order to understand ourselves?" suggest that we may be better off in life if we look at the morals of others. In other words, other people set good examples in order for us to understand life's moral virtues. In my opinion, I think we need other human beings in order to make us truly understand ourselves. Throughout society and in life, the evidence to prove my viewpoint is pervasive. </p>
<p>Take for examples Tze Wong, who was a stubborn and troubled officer during the Civil War in China during the 1930's. He was always hesitant in letting his troops to battle. When he visited a good friend of his who was also a general, he saw how calm and collected he was. His friend based his tranquility in times of terror on meditation. Soon, Tze Wong found hope and quietness in the mist of war. He meditated every night and woke up everyday feeling confident. As a result, he would become one of the most feared general and he would soon help Mao Ze Dong, China's president at that time, win the war. As you can see, Tze Wong visited a good friend of his, who told Tze Wong to be nervous-free and be calm in every aspect of life even in times of war. </p>
<p>Look at Graigee of Canada, who was a greedy, obnoxious man during the 1920's. He was a wealthy mayor in his hometown. He would raise the taxes on his fellow townsmen and be undisputably greedy. Once, he visited another town while cruising in his own car. He saw homeless men and women giving donations. He also saw people exchanging money. He was inspired and soon went home donating millions to charity. As you can see, Graigee saw other people donating money and felt he had to do the same. As a result, he became smart and became a philanthropist. </p>
<p>My last vivid example is Ted Law, who was a fast businessman during the 1950's in the United States. He worked all day and night. He was dubbed "the busiest man on his street". During Christmas, he saw families gathered together singing songs. Deep down inside, he felt guilty and full of shame. As a result, he cut his job time to part time and spent more time with his beloved family. As you can see, Ted saw other families enjoying their time together and felt that he should do the same with his family as well.</p>
<p>Clearly the examples above show that other people make one have more knowledge of oneself. Look at Tze Wong, who became calm and confident about the war after visiting his meditating friend. Also take note of Graigee, who felt that he should give to charity after seeing even the poorest of human beings donate pennies. Only if the world seek into other societies, may we have more knowledge of ourselves and make better decisions.</p>