Legalism Founder/ Important Texts Han Fei “Basic Writings” was his book of Rules. View of Humans: Believed that humans are naturally evil and selfish

View on Government Rulers should create detailed laws Government should have clear punishments and rewards Rulers should never show emotions Rulers should never trust anyone

Views on Education Does not value education No one should question the government Burnt books and killed teachers

Contributions to Chinese Society Strong centralized government Well organized society Practiced during the Qin Dynasty

Daoism/ Taoism

Founder/ Important Texts Laozi The Way and Its Power

View of Humans People are part of nature and should behave that way

Views on Government Rulers should have fewer laws “Action through No action” A ruler should never force its people to do anything.

Importance of Education Does not focus on Education People should focus on living a balanced life and to be more like nature

Contribution to Chinese Society Concept of Yin and Yang Humility, simple life and inner peace Concept of harmony with nature

Confucianism http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT4uvY5K17k

Founder/ Important Texts Confucius Analects or “Selected Sayings”

View of Humans People are naturally good and should concentrate on improving their behavior

View on Government Rulers should be the role model Government official were chosen based on who was a “worthy Confucian” individual

Importance of Education Extremely important Believed officials should be placed by scores on examinations Studied Confucianism

Contribution to Chinese Society 5 Key relationships Code of Politeness- still used today Used during the Han Dynasty

Filial Piety In Confucianism The important virtue and primary duty of respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and elderly family members.

The elder being the most senior Males take priority in all affairs. "Filial piety" is the unquestioning obedience to parents.  Children must take care of their parents in their old age.  Anyone who neglects to take care of one's parents should be ashamed of oneself.  This old lady was promised by her husband of a holiday across China.  But unfortunately the husband died without fulfilling his promise.  So the two sons took it upon themselves; built a 3-wheeler push cart; and literally "pull-and-push" the cart, taking their old mother for a tour of China; final destination Taiwan.   And the sons are not young too, at 57 and 59.  The brothers even gave a name to the push cart, "Thanksgiving" as expression of deep gratitude for their mother's love.

Videos Intro to 3 philosophies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC9SNI0XTjU&list=PL3RVwm1 B5SHJ_ng-VhqG4JymP5MxBLCc9&index=6 Confucianism http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT4uvY5K17k Engineering an Empire China (min 9:00-25:00) Qin Dynasty, Shi Huangdi, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsd05kjnayM