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The Quest For Order

The Quest For Order. Ancient and Classical Age Philosophy in China. The Warring States Creates Disorder. “hardheaded and practical” Solution to problems lay in laws, clearly spelled out and strictly enforced. “If rewards are high, then what the ruler wants will be quickly effected.”

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The Quest For Order

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  1. The Quest For Order Ancient and Classical Age Philosophy in China

  2. The Warring States Creates Disorder

  3. “hardheaded and practical” • Solution to problems lay in laws, clearly spelled out and strictly enforced. • “If rewards are high, then what the ruler wants will be quickly effected.” • “chastisement and commendation” • Qin Dynasty The Legalist Answer

  4. Spent his life traveling in search of a political post. • Analects • Moral example of superior men. • Superior people governed the unequal relationships in society—if they did so with kindness, wisdom, and sincerity, all would be well. • “the relation between superiors and inferiors is like that between the wind and the grass. The grass must bend when the wind blows across it.” The Confucian Answer

  5. Ren: human heartedness, goodness and benevolence • Li: a sense of courtesy and respect for elders • Xiao: filial piety (family obligation. • Education is the only way to improving the virtues of men. • Examination system of the Han-Qing dynasties Confucian values

  6. Confucius advocated: • Imperial example of values • Low taxes • Fair justice • Ensure material needs of people are being met • Security of land • Fail? Lose Mandate of Heavan Good Government?

  7. “The Way and it’s Power (Daodejing) • Runs in contradiction to Confucianism • Daoists ridiculed efforts for moral improvement, political improvement, and education. • Urged a withdrawal to the world of nature and encouraged spontaneous, individual, and natural behavior. The Daoist Answer

  8. Daoists focused all of their attention on the realm of nature and its unfolding patters. • “Confucius roams within society, Laozi wanders beyond” • Dao invited people to withdraw from the world of political and social activism to disengage from the public life that Confucius valued. • “Give up learning and put an end to your troubles.” Daodejing The Way

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