CHINESE PHILOSOPHIES Confucianism T/Daoism Legalism Buddhism* Through the Chinese Dynasties, numerous philosophies also developed on how government and society should be run. Confucianism T/Daoism Legalism Buddhism* Which are you?

As you learn about the Chinese Philosphies… Who do you identify with most? A Confucian? A Legalist? A Daoist? A Buddhist?

Confucius Chinese Philosopher Thought Bubble – Confucius: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c53OBwnsbI

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” -Confucius What is the 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?