Born Kong Qiu in 551 BCE in Zou, Lu, to a local garrison commandant. Raised by mother Yan Zhengzai in poverty, married Lady Qiguan at 19. Worked in government, bookkeeping, and sheep/horse caretaking. Became Minister of Crime in 501 BCE, later exiled in 497 BCE. Returned home at 68, taught 3000 pupils and wrote Five Classics
Ethical dilemma occurs when two conflicting moral imperatives cannot override each other. Dilemmas can be epistemic (unclear) or ontological (actual). Types include self-imposed (agent's responsibility) and world-imposed (external). Dilemmas can involve obligations (two actions) or prohibitions (no action)
Vegetarianism is abstaining from meat, poultry, seafood and animal by-products. Types include ovo-vegetarian (eggs), lacto-vegetarian (dairy), lacto-ovo vegetarian (both). Veganism excludes all animal products, often with animal-derived products
AI image generation uses deep learning techniques including GANs and VAEs. Neural networks learn from existing images to generate new visuals. Systems can create various types including faces, landscapes, and abstract art
Morality defines right and wrong behavior for societal success. Seven universal morals transcend across cultures and time. Morals require personal adherence to greater good. Morals can change based on location and time
Moral principles originated in Ancient Greece and China. There are two types: absolute (universal) and relative (situational). Absolute principles are based on universal truths about human nature. Relative principles change based on individual beliefs and circumstances