The Warring States Period

The Warring States Period CI 3850 Brent Durmire Bobby Helbert Mark Baldwin

Philosophies

Confucianism

Daoism

Legalism

Confucianism

Government

Lifestyle

Daoism

Government

Lifestyle

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. 

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The Analects

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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. 

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Legalist Policies of the Qin Dynasty Activity 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. 