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Ancient Chinese Philosophies Overview

Ancient Chinese Philosophies Overview. Rise of Chinese Philosophies Confucianism. 5 Basic Social Relationships: Ruler & Subject Father & Son Husband & Wife Older Brother & Younger Brother Friend & Friend. Founder: Confucius ( 551-479 B.C.) Ideas About Social Order: Emphasis on family

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Ancient Chinese Philosophies Overview

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  1. Ancient Chinese PhilosophiesOverview

  2. Rise of Chinese PhilosophiesConfucianism • 5 Basic Social Relationships: • Ruler & Subject • Father & Son • Husband & Wife • Older Brother & Younger Brother • Friend & Friend • Founder: • Confucius (551-479 B.C.) • Ideas About Social Order: • Emphasis on family • Respect for elders (filial piety) • Ideas About Government: • Emphasis on education • Could change a commoner into a gentleman • Trained civil service essential for good gov’t

  3. Rise of Chinese PhilosophiesDaoism • Founder: • Laozi • Ideas About Order & Harmony: • Understanding nature is key to order & harmony • Natural Order more important than Social Order • Ideas About A Universal Force: • Universal Force called Dao (aka “The Way”) guides all things

  4. Rise of Chinese PhilosophiesLegalism • Founders: • Li Si, Hanfeizi • Ideas About Social Order: • Efficient & powerful gov’t is key to social order • Ideas About Government • Gov’t should control ideas & use law & harsh punishment to restore harmony • Rewards for people who carry out their duties well

  5. Attention! Attention! • Be prepared to take a short quiz over the 3 Chinese Dynasties and the 3 Chinese Philosophies wednesday. Everyone should know some information about the above subject-matter because of the Timeline you created and this PowerPoint info.

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