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Three Chinese Philosophies
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Confucianism
Who was Confucius ?
• Confucius lived from 551 to 479 B.C.E.
• Confucius’s goal was to be peaceful and just
society
• Confucius wanted to teach men of good character
and honesty
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What was China like during Confucius's
life?
• Confucius’s state was invaded many times
• The government was very honest and fair
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According to Confucius what were the five basic
relationships and how should
those people act?
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Ruler and subject
Husband and wife
Father and son
Older sibling and younger sibling
Friend and friend
All people must respect and listen to the person
above them (respect your elders)
Confucianism
What influence did Confucius have on Chinese
government?
• Civil servants under the Han were hired on the basis
of their ability
• The government was fair
• The government had values like respect your
elders, proper behavior, and love of scholarships.
Daoism
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Who was Laozi?
• Lived in late 500 bc
• He was the founder of Daoism
• The author of Dao De Jing (The Classic of the Way
and Its Power)
• Worked as an advisor to the Zhou court for many
years
Daoism
According to Daoism how should people and
rulers behave?
• People should live in harmony and agreement and
they would gain happiness
• Rulers should let natural consequences happen
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Daoism
What are yin and yang?
• Yin is one half of the Daoist concept of
opposing forces of nature; the opposite of
yang
• Yang is the other half of the Daoist concept of
opposing forces of nature; the opposite of yin
Legalism
Who was Hanfeizi?
• Founder of Legalism
• He lived from 280 to 233 B.C.E
• He was the prince of royal family of the state
of Han
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Legalism
According to Hanfeizi, what was the only
way to create a strong society?
• They should establish strict laws and enforce
them with rewards for good behavior
• They should have harsh punishment for bad
behavior
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Legalism
How did Hanfeizi believe a ruler should
govern?
•Hanfeizi said that Legalism was based in the
ideas that people were naturally selfish, left to
themselves, and always pursed there own
interest
•Hanfeizi belived that there should be strict
rules and people should be punished severely if
they don’t follow them
Legalism
How did the Qin dynasty apply teachings of
Hanfeizi?
•The Qin dynasty seized control of China
•They built a strong central system
•Nobody could criticize the government
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Website
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Citations
• Frey, Wendy. History Alive! the Ancient World.
Palo Alto, CA: Teachers' Curriculum Institute,
2004. Print.
• New Page 1. Web. 03 May 2011.
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