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Chinese Philosophies
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Confucius (551 BC) Philosopher whose ideas helped shape Chinese civilization for 2500 years Philosopher whose ideas helped shape Chinese civilization for 2500 years
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Confucius (551 BC) Turned to teaching: Turned to teaching: Analects: Collection of the ideas and teachings of Confucius Analects: Collection of the ideas and teachings of Confucius Took little interest in religious matters Took little interest in religious matters
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5 Relationships 1. Ruler to ruled 2. Father to son 3. Husband to wife 4. Elder brother to younger brother 5. Friend to friend
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Responsibilities in Relationships Superiors take care of inferiors Superiors take care of inferiors Inferiors give obedience to superiors Inferiors give obedience to superiors Women promote stability/harmony in the home Women promote stability/harmony in the home *Most important duty was respect for parents
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Government Responsibilities 1. In order to govern others one must first govern oneself 2. Govt. leaders should be virtuous 3. Govt. responsible for good govt.
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Daoism A. Laozi- founded Daoism Dao: “The Way”- become one w/the universe Dao: “The Way”- become one w/the universe Rejected politics Rejected politics
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Legalism Hanfeizi- “the nature of man is evil” Hanfeizi- “the nature of man is evil” Motivated by greed Motivated by greed Achieve order through punishment Achieve order through punishment
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Buddhism A. Missionaries from India brought Buddhism to China Appeal Appeal Offered comfort, peace and safety during turbulent times Offered comfort, peace and safety during turbulent times
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