Philosophies of Ancient China

What's the meaning of each Qin Dynasty Philosophies?

Legalism
1. Legalist philosophy was developed during the warring states period when there was always war and destruction terrorising the land.
2. The only way legalist philosophers believed there would be peace was to have strict laws and harsh punishments. That was the only way to have a peaceful society in their minds.
3. Families and the public were considered lower in rights than government personal.
4. They created the concept of if everyone works together then there will be the most success more peace and everyone would benefit.
5. If the emperor followed the laws than the empire would run smoothly with peace and benefit.
Confucianism
1. Confucianism was the most influential philosophy from the Han Dynasty to the communist era now in Ancient China which began in 1949 AD.
2. Confucius was a scholar who lived in China from 551-479 BC, this is what this philosophy in named after.
3. Confucius believed the best type of person was someone who acted honourably towards others.
4. Confucius believed that only a good government and a worthy emperor could create a good society.
5. Confucius also believed that relations within families needed to be strong and harmonious in order for society to thrive.
Daoism
1. The first and most important of the Daoist philosophers was Laozi.
2. Laozi focused on the individual person and aimed to teach him or her to achieve a happy and peaceful life.
3. Lived at the same time as Confucius but was older.
4. Creation of the Yin Yang.
5. Laozi believed the only way to achieve a happy life you had to Laozi the Dao. The Dao means “the way”. It influenced the fate of all things.

What are the roles of yin and yang and what purpose do they serve in life?

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