November 13, 2014 TO-DO HOMEWORK GOAL AGENDA Pick up Chinese Philosophies notes and worksheets HOMEWORK None Bring phones/tablets tomorrow for our poll review GOAL To understand the three main philosophies that have affected Chinese histories AGENDA Notes Quotes What does it look like?

NOTE: These are NOT religions. Chinese Philosophies Three (out of one hundred) Schools of Thought NOTE: These are NOT religions.

Confucianism HAN TANG SONG MING THREE KINGDOMS

Confucius 551–479 BCE Wanted to restore social order, harmony, and good government at the end of the Zhou Dynasty Wanted to be a good teacher

Analects

Confucianism People are basically good Education is the only way to get a good job. Respect elders = FILIAL PIETY

Five Relationships SUPERIOR INFERIOR Ruler Subject Father Son Husband Based on Family, Loyalty, Superiority SUPERIOR INFERIOR Ruler Subject Father Son Husband Wife Older Brother Younger Brother Friend What do you notice about these relationships?

Five Virtues Honesty Righteousness Loyalty to family Altruism – “The Golden Rule” Brotherly love

Focus should be on life, not on the afterlife. Polytheistic Ancestor Worship Mulan clip Netflix 20:20 (1:07:41)

Legalism QIN SUI

Han Feizi 280–233 BCE Born into the Han family (dynasty) during the Warring States period Also the name of the book that he wrote

Legalism People are basically evil. Force and power are necessary! Be obedient to elders and government! (Or else face strict punishments.)

Legalism Harsh laws and strict punishments Learn from your mistakes! Burned books during Qin dynasty that spoke out against government. Be loyal to government, not your family.

Legalism Basically, the legalists were practical political thinkers who believed that the government should use laws to end civil disorder and restore harmony. Government is strict. Government Subjects

What does Legalism remind you of? Have we learned about another ruler who sounds like he might have been like a Legalist?

Focus on life – not on the afterlife

Daoism (Taoism) SUI

Lao Tzu Sometimes referred to as Laozi Philosopher and poet 6th century BCE Revered as a deity in Daoism

Tao Te Ching The book of “The Way”

“Love, frugality, non-ambitious.” Dao = “The Way” “Love, frugality, non-ambitious.”

Daoism Live in harmony with nature. Believes in the natural order Live in harmony with nature. Let nature take its natural course. Be quiet in mind, body, spirit and one will discover the truth and eternal happiness. The best government is one that governs the least (fewest restrictions on the people).

Opposite forces are complimentary Yin and Yang Opposite forces are complimentary

Don’t worry about the afterlife, focus on life right now.

Does Daoism remind you of another philosophy we have learned about this year?

Quotes Listen to the quotations and decide if the person saying them was a follower of Confucianism, Taoism or Legalism.

Quotes “To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.” Confucianism

Quotes “It is dangerous for a ruler to trust others. He who trusts others can be manipulated by others.” Legalism

Quotes “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” Daoism

Quotes “When it comes to uncles, brothers, and chief vassals, he should punish them when their advice leads to failure, and promote them when their advice leads to success.” Legalism

Quotes “Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned?” Confucianism

Quotes “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” Daoism