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The Warring States Period. CI 3850 Brent Durmire Bobby Helbert Mark Baldwin. Philosophies. Daoism. Confucianism. Legalism. Confucianism. Government. Lifestyle. Daoism. Lifestyle. Government. Legalism. Government. Lifestyle. Government Under Confucianism.
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The Warring States Period CI 3850 Brent Durmire Bobby Helbert Mark Baldwin
Philosophies Daoism Confucianism Legalism
Confucianism Government Lifestyle
Daoism Lifestyle Government
Legalism Government Lifestyle
Government Under Confucianism • Confucians believe that the basis of Government is care for all humanity. • The only reason that Government exists is to serve the people. • The Analects • Confucianism Texts Summary
Lifestyle Under Confucianism • Confucians believe that reverence of elders is of the utmost importance. • Family is the most important unit of society. • More about the family
Government Under Daoism • 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. • Government only hinders the ability of people to be good, it does not help.
Lifestyle Under Daoism • You should not resist the world around you, but you do not have to conform to it either. • Everyone can follow their own path. • The origins of Feng-Shui and Acupuncture are attributed to Daoism. • Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
Government Under Legalism • 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. • Legalist Policies of the Qin DynastyActivity with questions.
Lifestyle Under Legalism • Through strict governing, wicked people could be guided toward goodness. • Lifestyle is intertwined with government, all aspects of home life are strictly structured.