1. Chinese Philosophies

2. Chinese Philosophies Confucianism Daoism Legalism 500 BC to 200 BC
3 Main Philosophies emerged.
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
ALL HAD THE SAME GOAL TO HAVE A WELL RUNED AND PEACEFUL SOCIETY!

3. Confucianism Based on the teachings of Confucius
(Confucius criticized the misuse of a king/emperor’s authority)
Basic Beliefs and Practices
People should follow the ways of their Ancestors to restore peace and harmony
Duty is the central idea
Place community and family needs above one’s own needs
Duty of an Individual:
Parents: to love their children
Children: to respect their elders
Husbands: Support their wife
Wives: Obey their husband
Ruler: rule justly and set examples of living in peace and harmony.

4. Implantation of the Civil Service
Chinese Officials are selected based on skill and not social status
The Chinese people would take the civil service examination to determine their place in official positions.

5. Daoism Basic Beliefs Dao- Spiritual Guide
Began with the ideas of founder Laozi (Believed to live at the same time as Confucius)
Basic Beliefs
Live a good life
Free themselves from worldly desires and live simply
Turn to nature
Dao- Spiritual Guide

6. Differences of Daoism and Confucianism
Turn away from worldly desires and live in harmony with nature
Many Chinese follow both Philosophies since they supported one another.
Work hard to make the world a better place

7. Legalism “School of Law”
Stressed the importance of a system of laws
Hanfeizi founded and introduced the idea’s in the 200’s
Basic Beliefs
Human are naturally evil
Necessary to have harsh punishments to force people to fulfill their duty
Rulers must enforce every law small and large crimes received harsh punishments.