Chinese Philosophies and Religions

Confucianism Learning Objective: Students will 1) gain an overview of the beliefs of Confucius and 2) will be able to describe how Confucianism influenced Imperial China.

What is Confucianism? Confucianism is a philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius, who lived in China from 551 to 479 B.C. Philosophy: a way of thinking and behaving (study of ideas)

Think/Pair/Share A’s tell B’s what a philosophy is B’s tell A’s I will now pick someone to explain to the class

Fill in Your Graphic Organizer Who? Who? Where? Where? When? . When? Impact on Imperial China: Today Today Philosophy Beliefs Beliefs YIN and YANG Confucianism

Confucianism Daoism Who? Confucius Chinese philosopher Who? Where? When? China 551 B.C. . When? Impact on Imperial China Today Today Philosophy Beliefs Beliefs YIN and YANG Confucianism Daoism

Confucian Beliefs Confucius’s ideas focused on creating a peaceful society Proper conduct (behavior) in all things Respect for elders Education Government service

Confucian ideas focused on 5 relationships 1. ruler and subject 2. parent and child 3. husband and wife 4.sibling and sibling 5. friend and friend Sibling: brother or sister In each relationship, some were above and some were below. Those above should be kind to those below, and those below should respect and obey those above. Example: A ruler should be kind to his people, and the people should be loyal and obey the ruler.

Whiteboards! What values did Confucius believe would create a peaceful, stable society? A. Proper conduct B. respect for elders C. education D. government service E. All of the above

Whiteboards! What values did Confucius believe would create a peaceful, stable society? E. All of the above

Whiteboards According to Confucius, rulers had a duty to A. Expand the empire B. Treat all people equally C. Be kind to their subjects D. Ask everybody’s opinion

Whiteboards According to Confucius, rulers had a duty to C. Be kind to their subjects

Confucianism Daoism Who? Confucius Chinese philosopher Who? Where? When? China 551 B.C. . When? Impact on Imperial China Today Today Philosophy Beliefs Beliefs Use right relationships to Produce social order Respect family and elders Educate everyone Act in morally correct ways Government service YIN and YANG Confucianism Daoism

Confucianism’s Influence on Imperial China Chinese rulers felt that government workers who had studied Confucius would be rational, moral, and able to maintain order. Confucius’s ideas became the basis of civil service exams in China, starting in the Han dynasty Civil service exam: a test required to become a government worker

Chinese today continue to practice many of Confucius’s ideas. By the time of the Song dynasty, a true meritocracy was created. People from all classes could study the teachings of Confucius and work for the government. Meritocracy: rule by officials of proven merit (worth) Briefly, under the rule of the Mongols, Confucianism was not seen as important, and Chinese lost key government jobs to Mongols and foreigners. After China re-established their own government under the Ming dynasty, Confucianism again became an important influence in Chinese life. Chinese today continue to practice many of Confucius’s ideas.

Confucianism Daoism Who? Confucius Chinese philosopher Who? Where? When? China 551 B.C. . When? Impact on Imperial China Confucianism influenced the Chinese government Han Dynasty-Basis of Civil Service Exams Song dynasty- have a meritocracy Today Today Philosophy Beliefs Beliefs Use right relationships to Produce social order Respect family and elders Educate everyone Act in morally correct ways Government service YIN and YANG Confucianism Daoism

Confucianism Daoism Who? Confucius Chinese philosopher Who? Where? When? China 551 B.C. . When? Impact on Imperial China Confucianism influenced the Chinese government. Han Dynasty-Basis of Civil Service Exams Song dynasty- have a meritocracy Today Today 5 million people Influences Chinese life Philosophy Beliefs Beliefs Use right relationships to Produce social order Respect family and elders Educate everyone Act in morally correct ways Government service YIN and YANG Confucianism Daoism

Think / Pair / Share Tell your partner in your own words how Confucianism influenced Imperial China. A’s tell B’s B’s tell A’s I will now pick students to explain to the class.