Chinese Philosophies Ch. 7 Section 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

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

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 http://listverse.com/2009/02/27/top-20-wise-quotes-of-confucius

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

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

What would you do if….. Confucianism Daoism Legalism