1. Ancient Chinese Religions & Philosophies

2. Teachings of Confucius
Confucius-most influential philosopher
Born-551 BC
Restore peace & order
Taught a small number of followers
Analects- collection of teachings
Lived when Zhou dynasty was in warring period

3. The Five Relationships
Relationship between:
Ruler & Ruled
Father & Son
Older Brother & Younger Brother
Husband & Wife
Friend & Friend
One has authority over another (except #5)
Superior sets example
-Five relationships must govern society
-Superior is responsible for well-being of inferior
-supports mandate of heaven

4. Five Relationships Examples
Good Government
Ruler
Ruled
Loyalty and Obedience
Protect and set example
Father
Son
Honor and Obey

5. Confucian Guide of Conduct
Filial Piety-duty & respect children owe their parents
Family & society above the individual
Emphasis on edu.
-stressed loyalty, courtesy, hard work, and service
-Men are pretty much the same, its education that sets them apart

7. Daoism Founded by Lao Zi Link b/t people & nature
Dao De Ching (The Way of Virtue)-collection of Lao’s thoughts
Lived during 6th century
Daoism-ppl and nature vs Conf.-proper behavior

8. The Natural Way Live the natural way Led to scientific advances
Rules were useless
Best govt. = fewest rules
Led to scientific advances
Astronomy
Magnetic Compass
Gun powder
Society with rules was an artificial creation that disturbed the natural order
People shouldn’t do things that were against the natural order
Want order and harmony? Go into hills and observe nature. Nothing strives for fame, power or wisdom. Clouds, wind, streams move without effort because they follow the “way.”
Studied planets to learn astronomy
May have developed compass to determine best places for graves
May have invented gun powder to scare ghosts