1. Chinese Philosophies
Ch. 7 Section 2

2. Violence Zhou kingdom weakened in 500s B.C. Violence became common
Rulers sent armies to destroy enemy states
Whole villages were beheaded
Chaos!
People began to look for ways to restore order

3. Chinese thinkers 500 B.C. to 200 B.C. – 3 major theories
Why theories? Create PEACE /

4. Confucianism Confucius (Confucianism) Great thinker and teacher
Sense of duty, rulers set good examples, family and community first
Traveled through China trying to persuade government leaders to follow his ideas
Aristocrats did not like it
His sayings spread after his death

5. Daoism/Taoism Peaceful society
Give up worldly desires and turn to nature

6. Legalism System of law with harsh punishments No kindness from rulers
Cruel laws
Aristocrats liked this
Why?

7. What would you do if…..
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism