Test on ancient belief systems Friday, 11/18

Confucius Chinese Philosopher

CHINESE PHILOSOPHIES Confucianism Doaism Legalism Buddhism As China’s government and bureaucracy grew, numerous philosophies also developed on how government and society should be run. Confucianism Doaism Legalism Buddhism Which are you?

Analects Confucius’s ideas were written down by his students after his death

5 Human Relationships Ruler to Subject Father to Son Husband to Wife Older Brother to Younger Brother Friend to Friend Confucius believed that society’s problems were caused when people did not follow their particular duty in society.

Society Confucius said the basis of society is the family

Government Confucius said that government should be based on the family

Filial Piety Respect for your elders

“By nature men are pretty much alike, it is learning and practice that will set them apart” Civil Service Examination

Spread of Confucianism

Legalism Hanfeizi- “the nature of man is evil, his goodness is aquired.” Numerous strict laws Harsh punishments

Daoism / Taoism Dao - “the way of the universe” Laozi Little to no government- it is unnatural Nature made advances in the natural sciences

Buddhism in China Missionaries and Merchants spread Buddhism into China.

So…What Are You? A Confucian? A Legalist? A Daoist? A Buddhist? Which one would you be? 1 Paragraph Intro- Which you are+ WHY