CHINESE PHILOSOPHIES 1 Confucianism 2 Daoism 3 Legalism

CHINESE PHILOSOPHIES 1. Confucianism 2. Daoism 3. Legalism Which are you?

So…What Are You? A Confucian? A Legalist? A Daoist? A Buddhist?

CONFUCIUS Chinese Philosopher"Tsekung asked, "Is there one word that can serve as a principle of conduct for life? " Confucius replied, "It is the word shu--reciprocity: Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you. "" Analects 15. 23

KONG FU ZI = Confucius

372 - 289 B. C. E. Disciple of Confucius. Starts off with the assumption that “people are basically good. ” If someone does something bad, education, not punishment, is the answer. äGood people will mend their ways in accordance to their inherent goodness.

Analects Confucius’s ideas were written down by his students after his death

5 Human Relationships Ruler to Subject Father to Son Husband to Wife Older Brother to Younger Brother Friend to Friend Confucius believed that society’s problems were caused when people did not follow their particular duty in society.

Society Confucius said the basis of society is the family

Government Confucius said that government should be based on the family

Filial Piety Respect for your elders

“By nature men are pretty much alike, it is learning and practice that will set them apart” Civil Service Examination www. brainyquote. co m/quotes/authors/c/ confucius. html

Spread of Confucianism

Legalism Hanfeizi- “the nature of man is evil, his goodness is aquired. ” Numerous strict laws Harsh punishments

1. Human nature is naturally selfish. 2. Intellectualism and literacy is discouraged. 3. Law is the supreme authority and replaces morality. 4. The ruler must rule with a strong, punishing hand. 5. War is the means of strengthening a ruler’s power.

Daoism / Taoism Dao - “the way of the universe” Laozi Little to no government- it is unnatural Nature made advances in the natural sciences

Taoist Principles “Qi” “Feng Shui”

Buddhism in China Missionaries and Merchants spread Buddhism into China.