1. 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?

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

3. Confucius Chinese Philosopher Thought Bubble – Confucius:

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

5. 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.

7. Society
Confucius said the basis of society is the family

8. Government
Confucius said that government should be based on the family

9. Filial Piety
Respect for your elders

10. “By nature men are pretty much alike, it is learning and practice that will set them apart” -Confucius
What is the Civil Service Examination?

11. Spread of Confucianism:

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

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

14. Buddhism in China
Missionaries and Merchants spread Buddhism into China. 

15. So…What Are You? A Confucian? A Legalist? A Daoist? A Buddhist?
Which one would you be?