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Chinese Philosophies

TSW 5 describe and compare the philosophies of Legalism, Confucianism and Daoism TSW 6 summarize the life and accomplishments of Confucius. Chinese Philosophies. Philosophers wondered how to bring peace to the land during the Time of Warring States.

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Chinese Philosophies

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  1. TSW 5 describe and compare the philosophies of Legalism, Confucianism and Daoism TSW 6 summarize the life and accomplishments of Confucius Chinese Philosophies Philosophers wondered how to bring peace to the land during the Time of Warring States Three philosophies, or studies of basic truths, were founded during this time

  2. Legalism is the belief that rulers should use the legal system to force people to obey laws Legalist believed that China needed a strong government Legalism Legalists also believed that human nature was wicked and people only do good when forced to do it They believed in passing strict laws and harsh punishments were needed to make people afraid to do anything wrong TSW 5 describe and compare the philosophies of Legalism, Confucianism and Daoism TSW 6 summarize the life and accomplishments of Confucius

  3. Shang Yang wanted to force people to report on lawbreakers Shang Yang believed that those who did not report on their neighbors wrongdoings should be cut in two Legalism Legalists did not want people to question the government so they arrested people who did Legalists believed that rulers should burn books that contained different teachings than legalism TSW 5 describe and compare the philosophies of Legalism, Confucianism and Daoism TSW 6 summarize the life and accomplishments of Confucius

  4. Confucius lived from 551- 479 BC Confucianism Confucius wanted to have peace in all relationships Confucius believed that respect for others was the key to peace and harmony Confucius also believed that the government should set a good example TSW 5 describe and compare the philosophies of Legalism, Confucianism and Daoism TSW 6 summarize the life and accomplishments of Confucius

  5. Confucius’s ideas are found in the Analects Confucius taught a code of proper conduct for people Confucianism He also believed that there were 5 main relationships: father and son husband and wife elder brother and younger brother friend and friend ruler and subject These relationships focused on proper conduct in the family and proper conduct in society TSW 5 describe and compare the philosophies of Legalism, Confucianism and Daoism TSW 6 summarize the life and accomplishments of Confucius

  6. Confucius believed that good conduct and respect started at home One important teaching was filial piety or teaching parents with respect Confucius also worried about people’s behavior in society Confucianism If the ruler led in a right, moral way, the subject was to obey the ruler If these behaviors were followed there would be peace in society By following these rules the Chinese people found a way to avoid conflict Confucius encouraged education which helped lay the groundwork for fair and skilled government officials TSW 5 describe and compare the philosophies of Legalism, Confucianism and Daoism TSW 6 summarize the life and accomplishments of Confucius

  7. Daoism was started with Laozi There is debate if he even existed but if he did it was around 500 BC Daoism The book of Daoism is called the The Book of the Way of Virtue They believe that a universal force or Dao guides all things All creatures except humans live in harmony with this force. Humans have to find their own way TSW 5 describe and compare the philosophies of Legalism, Confucianism and Daoism TSW 6 summarize the life and accomplishments of Confucius

  8. Daoists did not argue about good and bad they accepted things the way they were They did not want to get involved in government Daoism Daoists wanted to understand nature and live in harmony with it They believed in the Yin and Yang The Yin (Black) stood for all that is cold, dark and mysterious The Yang (White) stood for all that is warm, bright and light These concepts are always changing and evolving but understanding the yin and yang helped people understand how they fit into the world TSW 5 describe and compare the philosophies of Legalism, Confucianism and Daoism TSW 6 summarize the life and accomplishments of Confucius

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