Ancient Chinese Philosophies

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Ancient Chinese Philosophies
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Confucianism
Founder

• Kongfuzi Reverend master Kong (Confucius)
• About 500 B.C.

Main Ideas

• Importance of family (Filial Piety)

• Reciprocity (Negative Golden Rule)

• Reverence for the past and ancestors

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Daoism (Taoism)
Founder

• Laozi

• 500s B.C.

Main Ideas

• The Dao (way or path) force that
  governs the universe

• Seek harmony/Balance

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The Yin and The Yang
YIN YANG
Feminine Passive Dark Cold Moon Masculine Active Light Hot Sun
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Legalism
Main Ideas

• Government Power to force Obedience

• Severe punishment of wrongdoers

Sharp Contrast with Confucianism

• External vs. Internal motivation

Which Dynasty illustrates the philosophy of
legalism?
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Summary Slide

• Ancient Chinese Philosophies
• ConfucianismImportance of Family
• Daoism (Taoism)Balance and Harmony
• LegalismStrict Laws/Harsh punishment