were three major philosophies that existed in ancient Chinese times; Legalism‚ Daoism‚ and Confucianism. Each philosophy had different ways of thinking/beliefs that influenced their followers’ ways of life. Although these schools of thought may have been successful in ancient Chinese times‚ would they succeed in a democratic government in today’s society? One school of thought that would not flourish in today’s world is Legalism‚ founded by Han Feizi. Legalist ideas were built around the belief
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China changed due to the creation of three distinct religions: Confucianism‚ Legalism‚ and Daoism. Followers of Confucianism followed the ideas of Confucius; he believed that people should emphasize personal virtue‚ which included a respect of tradition. Because of those ideas it converted a large population of China. During the Qin and early Han periods Legalism was introduced but never got the amount of approval that Confucianism did. Daoism on the other hand gained many higher up people because of
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had a sort of checks and balance on the upper class. Chinese bureaucracy from the Han Dynasty existed well into the twentieth century. The imperial government sponsored intellectual life‚ such as astronomy and mathematics. Han rulers promoted Confucianism‚ with the idea that they were in charge of their subjects’ beliefs. The administration also took part in the economy. It organized production‚ standardized currency and measures‚ sponsored public works like canal sys-tems and irrigation‚ and tried
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1.) Why did the political chaos of the Period of the Warring States give rise to philosophies such as Confucianism‚ Legalism‚ and Daoism? Compare and contrast these philosophies and explain which would be the most effective in ruling a large‚ complex society such as China. The doctrine of Legalism that guided the Qin dynasty‚ the first unified dynasty after the Warring States period‚ emphasized strict adherence to a legal code and the absolute power of the emperor. This philosophy‚ while effective
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of all‚ unlike the other dynasties‚ The Han Dynasty follows Confucianism. The Qin Dynasty followed Legalism. The Shang and Zhou Dynasty did not follow one of the philosophies. For an example‚ Confucianism follows the importance of schooling for a career‚ the respect of parents‚ a kind ruler‚ and has five relations. Daoism follows harmony and nature‚ a simple life‚ the natural order‚ and believes that no government is necessary. Legalism follows harsh punishments
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explained his theory by said that the earth is at rest because it is of the nature of wood and similar substances which have the capacity to float on water‚ although not on air). = the water is forever Heraclitus : everything changing Dao (Daoism) : can be swirling within itself. Such motion is all around in nature. (the movement of water‚ clouds and wind) Human knowledge : (education) : *. Socrates ( education) : never wrote a word of his knowledge. Plato was the one who basically
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(Mandarin in north and Cantonese in the south) Natural disasters: floods‚ earthquakes‚ famines‚ epidemics) Invasions: Mongols and Manchus Reverence of ancestors Axial Age: Six Schools Period of Warring States Divination (Yin-Yang; Feng-Shui) Confucianism Daoism Legalism Mohism School of Names Chinese Syncretism: Confucian by day‚ Daoist by night The Nature of the Cosmic Order Nature of the cosmos and the role of humans within it: wide-ranging debates Universe is divided into 2 primary forces: opposed
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They believed that the sun god needed sacrifices and offerings of blood to keep shining. The Han didn’t have a true set religion‚ but different systems of beliefs that arose during the Warring States Period to try to create order. For example‚ Confucianism had a set code to live by‚ but no form of god/s.
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and yang-interacting‚ opposing forces in nature‚ always should be in balance *18.Yi Jing/Book of Changes- 19.Confucius-the lader of Confucianism‚ belief in 5 key relationships and filial piety 20.The Analects-written by Confucius’ disciples on the sayings and ideas relating to him 21.Mencius-(370-290 BCE) a philosopher who stressed the humanistic side of
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English number for ? ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Which philosophy encourages followers to concentrate on duty and humanity? Confucianism 8. Which of ancient Chinese philosophers do you think would be most popular in the world today? Explain why you chose this philosopher. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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