1. Chinese Philosophies

2. Confucius (551 BC) Philosopher whose ideas helped shape Chinese civilization for 2500 years Philosopher whose ideas helped shape Chinese civilization for 2500 years

3. Confucius (551 BC) Turned to teaching: Turned to teaching: Analects: Collection of the ideas and teachings of Confucius Analects: Collection of the ideas and teachings of Confucius Took little interest in religious matters Took little interest in religious matters

4. 5 Relationships 1. Ruler to ruled 2. Father to son 3. Husband to wife 4. Elder brother to younger brother 5. Friend to friend

5. Responsibilities in Relationships Superiors take care of inferiors Superiors take care of inferiors Inferiors give obedience to superiors Inferiors give obedience to superiors Women promote stability/harmony in the home Women promote stability/harmony in the home *Most important duty was respect for parents

6. Government Responsibilities 1. In order to govern others one must first govern oneself 2. Govt. leaders should be virtuous 3. Govt. responsible for good govt.

7. Daoism A. Laozi- founded Daoism Dao: “The Way”- become one w/the universe Dao: “The Way”- become one w/the universe Rejected politics Rejected politics

8. Legalism Hanfeizi- “the nature of man is evil” Hanfeizi- “the nature of man is evil” Motivated by greed Motivated by greed Achieve order through punishment Achieve order through punishment

9. Buddhism A. Missionaries from India brought Buddhism to China Appeal Appeal Offered comfort, peace and safety during turbulent times Offered comfort, peace and safety during turbulent times