1. Chinese Belief Systems

2. CONFUCIANISM
Confucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius

3. Confucius 551-479 BCE Born in Feudal state of Liu
Became a teacher and editor of books

4. It is transformative – seeks to make you a different, better person
Confucianism: Mental transformation into a morally perfect person
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5. Major Confucian Principles
Li- Rite, rules, ritual decorum Ren-Humaneness Shu-Reciprocity, empathy (Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you. Yi-Righteousness Xiao-Filial Piety (Respect your elders)

6. Aim: To transform all people into ethical beings
To attain the good things in life
To create a just society
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7. Methods of Confucianism
Study the classics and other scriptures
Put the needs of others before your own
Associate only with good people
Study the world around you
Revere your ancestors
Respect the relations between peoples
Ruler Subject
Father Son
Husband Wife
Older brother Younger Brother
Older Friend  Younger Friend

8. Confucian establishment:
Imperial cult
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9. Confucian establishment:
City gods
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10. Confucian establishment
Confucian Temples and ceremonies
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11. LEGALISM

12. Legalism
Han Fe Zi
B.C.E.
Lived during the late warring states period
Legalism became the political philosophy of the Qin (Ch’in) Dynasty