Chinese Philosophy/Religion Confucianism and Daoism
Confucianism Confucius Kongfuzi Teacher during the Warring States Period Around 500 BC in China Felt China needed to get back to ethics Moral Values Need to restore family order and social harmony
The Analects Teachings of Confucius Text for Confucianism “Do not impose upon others what you yourself do not want.” “To know what you know and know what you do not know—this then is wisdom.”
Beliefs NO gods 2 Ways to live Ren-Concern for others Li-Appropriate Behavior All people should understand their place in society and behave properly Leaders should lead by example
Daoism Dao Laozi Means “the Way” Guiding force of all reality Live in harmony with the Dao Balance of opposites Yin Yang Laozi Most famous Daoist Wrote text for Daoism Dao Li (The Way and its Power) Dao De Jing (The Way and its Virtue)
Daoist Beliefs People should live in harmony with nature Be like water Including people Be like water It does not resist, but yields to outside pressure, yet is an unstoppable force NO gods
Dao Holidays Chinese New Year Lantern Festival