Confucianism
How long did the Zhou dynasty rule for?
1122 B.C. - 256 B.C.
What is Daoism?
A system of ideas developed around the teachings of Laozi.
What is the third philosophy that was majorly political in China
Legalism
Who did the Chinese view as the first Teacher?
Confucius
Do people really know if Laozi actually existed?
No, they are not fully sure he existed
What did legalism propose?
That human beings were evil by nature
Why did Confucius Travel round China?
To spread his ideas and persuade political leaders to follow them.
what do the followers of Daoism believe?
They believe that to get to heaven you follow the way of the universe rather than push against it
What were legalists referred to as?
"School of Law"
What two central ideas stood out in the view of the Dao(way)?
Duty an humanity.
Does daoism care about universal meaning
No,it focuses more on proper human behavior
Legalists believed that-
only harsh laws and stiff punishments would cause the common people to serve the interests of the ruler
How did Confucius see the Zhou Dynasty?
He saw it as an age of perfection
Was Daoism a rival to Confucianism?
yes.
Did the ruler show compassion for people?
No.