1. 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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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