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Confucianism

Confucianism. Contributions in forming social order in China. Belief that humans are good, not bad Respect for elders Code of politeness, still used in Chinese society today Emphasis on education Ancestor worship. Taoism (Daoism) contributions. Humility Simple life and inner peace

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Confucianism

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  1. Confucianism

  2. Contributions in forming social order in China • Belief that humans are good, not bad • Respect for elders • Code of politeness, still used in Chinese society today • Emphasis on education • Ancestor worship

  3. Taoism (Daoism) contributions • Humility • Simple life and inner peace • Harmony with nature

  4. Yin and Yang • Represented opposites for Confucianism and Taoism

  5. Buddhism • Many Chinese forms of Buddhism spread through Asia

  6. Everything in the universe was made up of two forces called "Yin and Yang". • The Yang section is the warm, positive, masculine, and sunny side, often colored red. • The Yin side is black and is described as feminine, mysterious, dark, and negative.

  7. Taoism: people should withdraw from the world and contemplate nature Confucianism: Importance of family, respect for elders, reverence for past and ancestors Legalism: power without moral virtue, people naturally selfish and untrustworthy Buddhism: universal charity and compassion

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