Taoism And Confucianism Similarities

Confucianism and Taoism share a few similarities. One of those similarities being they both started out as philosophies that were later turned into religions, although they are not your typical religions, as both are steeped in politics. Also, both philosophies were born out of the collapse of the Feudal System in ancient China (pg. 182). As the country descended into chaos, the ancient systems and values were being questioned; as a result, the Chinese government and its people were looking for some sense of order (pg. 183). Lastly, Confucianism and Taoism both attempted to persuade the government that their own style of philosophy could save the country. With the country in peril, opportunity for change was at its highest. Thus, we see our