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Three Schools Of Thought in China
Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism
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History
9th Grade
12/14/2009

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What was the reason for this search for answers about life, society, and goverment?

"A hundred schools of thought"

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China had moved away from its ancient values
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Founder of Confucianism:
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  • A scholar born in 551 B.C.
  • Born in time of crisis
  • Wanted to restore order and moral living
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Founder of Daoism:

 

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Laozi- legend that he was in mothers womb for 62 years. Born in 6th century
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Founder of Legalism:
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Hanfeizi and Lisi
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Major texts of Confucianism:
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Analects
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Major texts of Daoism:
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Dao De Jing

(way of virtue)

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Major texts of Legalism:
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NONE
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What did Confuciansim lead to?
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foundation of Chinese gorverment and social order.
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What did Daoism lead to?
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made many important contributions to the science of alchmey, astronomy, and medicine.
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What did Legalsim lead to?
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Dictatorship- civilian have no rights
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What was Ching and how was it used?
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A book used to solve ethical or practical problems. Helped people live a happy life
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What are yin and Yang?
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  • The Balance of good and bad
  • circle represents harmony
  • = rythm of universe
  • Help chinese people to understand how they fit into the world
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