1. The Warring States Period CI 3850 Brent Durmire Bobby Helbert Mark Baldwin

2. Philosophies Confucianism Daoism Legalism

3. Confucianism GovernmentLifestyle

4. Daoism Government Lifestyle

5. Legalism GovernmentLifestyle

6. Government Under Confucianism Confucians believe that the basis of Government is care for all humanity. Confucians believe that the basis of Government is care for all humanity. The only reason that Government exists is to serve the people. The only reason that Government exists is to serve the people. The Analects The Analects The Analects The Analects Confucianism Texts Summary Confucianism Texts Summary Confucianism Texts Summary Confucianism Texts Summary

7. Lifestyle Under Confucianism Confucians believe that reverence of elders is of the utmost importance. Confucians believe that reverence of elders is of the utmost importance. Family is the most important unit of society. Family is the most important unit of society. More about the family More about the family More about the family More about the family

8. Government Under Daoism Followers of Daoism believe that people are better off with as little government as possible. Followers of Daoism believe that people are better off with as little government as possible. Humans are inherently good and do not need to be harshly governed. Humans are inherently good and do not need to be harshly governed. Government only hinders the ability of people to be good, it does not help. Government only hinders the ability of people to be good, it does not help.

9. Lifestyle Under Daoism You should not resist the world around you, but you do not have to conform to it either. You should not resist the world around you, but you do not have to conform to it either. Everyone can follow their own path. Everyone can follow their own path. The origins of Feng-Shui and Acupuncture are attributed to Daoism. The origins of Feng-Shui and Acupuncture are attributed to Daoism. Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu

10. Government Under Legalism All humans are wicked and the government must control every aspect of life. All humans are wicked and the government must control every aspect of life. The legalist ruler commanded respect with a system of strict laws and harsh punishments. The legalist ruler commanded respect with a system of strict laws and harsh punishments. Legalist Policies of the Qin Dynasty Activity with questions. Legalist Policies of the Qin Dynasty Activity with questions. Legalist Policies of the Qin Dynasty Legalist Policies of the Qin Dynasty

11. Lifestyle Under Legalism Through strict governing, wicked people could be guided toward goodness. Through strict governing, wicked people could be guided toward goodness. Lifestyle is intertwined with government, all aspects of home life are strictly structured. Lifestyle is intertwined with government, all aspects of home life are strictly structured.