What is philosophy? a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly theoretical rather than observational means a theory underlying or regarding a sphere of activity or thought the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group

Why did philosophies develop in Ancient China? During the Warring States Period, war and social changes were disrupting everyday life Government lacked control These philosophies helped guide people and the government to a better life

Buddhism Founded by Prince Siddhartha Gautama Focus on the Eight Fold Path and the Four Noble Truths

Confucius Know as Master Kong in China From Qufu, Lu Province 551–479 BC Know as Master Kong in China From Qufu, Lu Province Known as a thinker, political figure, and educator His teachings are collected in The Analects Confucianism established social values and transedant ideas

His name - Lao = Old zi = Master Lao-zi 6th century BC His name - Lao = Old zi = Master From Ku County, Chu Province Known as a thinker, philosopher, and educator Founded Taoism and wrote the Tao Te Ching

Zhuang-zi 369 – 286 BC From Meng, Lu Province Know as Master Chuang in China From Meng, Lu Province Known as a thinker, philosopher, and educator Founder of Taoism Focus on living a simple lifestyle and becoming One with nature

His teachings are collected in Han Feizi 280 – 233 BC Know as Master Chuang in China From the Henan Province Known as a philosopher and a Han prince His teachings are collected in The Han Feizi