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Understanding the Foundations of Chinese Philosophies and Their Influences

This discussion centers on the exploration of the five greatest philosophers and thinkers of all time, emphasizing the distinction between religion and philosophy. Students will identify the three schools of thought that have significantly shaped Chinese civilization, including Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. Key activities involve analyzing Confucius's five relationships, discussing the implications of matriarchy and patriarchy, and examining the appeal of Buddhism in China. Additionally, the context of Shintoism and its coexistence with Buddhism will be considered, alongside reflections on modern religious practices in China.

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Understanding the Foundations of Chinese Philosophies and Their Influences

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  1. Class DiscussionMay 21st, 2014 Name the 5 greatest philosophers or thinkers of all time. What is the difference (if any) between a religion and a philosophy?

  2. Confucius Shinto Daoism Legalism Buddhism Harsh Nature Respect Diffusion Japan Pre-Match

  3. Here is the plan… • Students will be able to identify the 3 schools of thought that have shaped Chinese civilization. • Students will be able to list the 5 relationships identified by Confucius. • Students will apply the term matriarchal or patriarchal to those relationships.

  4. Socrates

  5. Locke

  6. Buddha

  7. Confucius

  8. Activityfrom pages #330-331 • TOP LEFT – List Confucius’ 5 Relationships. • TOP RIGHT – List 5 of your own personal relationships. • BOTTOM LEFT – Apply the term “matriarchal” to Confucius’s relationships. • BOTTOM RIGHT – How do you feel about the term “Filial piety”?

  9. Finish… • The ducks legs are short, but if we try to lengthen them… • The cranes legs are long, but if we try to shorten them…

  10. Daoismpage #331 • Now read the full parable from the bottom right column on page #331. • What do you think this parable says about the beliefs of Daoism?

  11. Question • Does tougher punishment deter criminal activity or bad behavior? • What makes you believe the way that you do?

  12. NOW • Read “Legalism” from page #332 in textbook

  13. Chinese Philosophies • Both Confucianism and Legalism emphasize obedience. • However, Legalism believes that strict punishments are the only way to truly ensure this type of social order. • Taoism or Daoism seeks ways that people can live in harmony with nature.

  14. Buddhism • Read from pages #332 -333 in textbook • Why did Buddhism appeal to the Chinese? • How did “it” diffuse to China?

  15. Free Tibet

  16. Dalai Lama

  17. Religion in modern China • China is officially an atheist country – God is manmade or “not real”. • According to Communist principles, Chinese citizens are expected to put “the state” above all else. • However according to the CIA fact book about 18% of Chinese citizens are practicing Buddhists.

  18. Shinto

  19. Shinto • Shinto is indigenous to Japan. • Shinto has NO founder and NO god. • Ethnic religion - Shinto is rarely practiced outside of Japan. • It is able to co-exist with Buddhism.

  20. Confucius Shinto Daoism Legalism Buddhism Harsh Nature Respect Diffusion Japan Re-Match

  21. Here is the plan… • Students will be able to identify the 3 schools of thought that have shaped Chinese civilization. • Students will be able to list the 5 relationships identified by Confucius. • Students will apply the term matriarchal or patriarchal to those relationships.

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