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Explore the political thoughts of Confucianism and Daoism during the Zhou Dynasty and Warring States Period. Dive into Confucius' Analects and Laozi's Classic of the Way and the Virtue to understand their visions for governance. Discover the contrasting perspectives on leadership and societal harmony.
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Confucianism Portrait of Confucius from the Tang Dynasty The Confucian Analects, 551-479 BCE
Daoism Manuscript of Laozi’s Classic of the Way and the Virtue, 2nd century BCE Undated painting of Laozi
Central Historical Question What did ancient Chinese philosophers think was the ideal form of government?