Confucius advocated reforming the actual social system in a peaceful and eclectic way. In "The Analects", "rituals are used, harmony is precious, and the Taoism of the ancient kings is beautiful." Confucius hopes to eliminate the sources of social unrest. , restore order, achieve social harmony, and achieve the social ideal of long-term peace and stability. He believed that only rituals can achieve this goal.

Socrates advocated that no matter old or young, people should not only care about individuals and property, but should first care about improvement. His own soul, he believed that the improvement of the moral level of the lower class could restrain the selfish desires of the upper class.

Confucius went from politics to morality, and through the moralization of political leaders, he formed etiquette and promoted it downwards. Socrates did not I believe that political leaders will form good morals. Due to the environment, these upper-level figures will have selfish desires and cannot become upright people. He is more committed to being an ordinary citizen and forming a good upright environment to restrain the upper-level figures. .