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1、Chinese PhilosophiesAim: How can we compare Chinese philosophies?Do Now: Fill out Chart on ConfucianismRead handoutHW: Write down 5 questions that you would ask a candidate who is running for president.ConfucianismLegalism280? - 233 B.C.E. Han Fe Zi. Lived during the late Warring States period. Lega
2、lism became the political philosophy of the Qin Chin Dynasty Major Legalist Principles1. Human nature is naturally selfish.2. Intellectualism and literacy is discouraged.3. Law is the supreme authority and replaces morality.4. The ruler must rule with a strong, punishing hand.5. War is the means of
3、strengthening a rulers power.AuthoritarianOne who favors the principle that individuals should obey a powerful authority rather than exercise individual freedom. The ruler, therefore, “cracks his whip on the backs of his subjects!Lao Zi Lao-Tzu Not sure when he died. 604 B.C.E. - ?His name means “Ol
4、d MasterWas he Confucius teacher? DaoismDaoism or 道教 (do jio) is one of Chinas major religions indigenous to the country. The primary belief is in learning and practicing “The Way (Dao) which is the ultimate truth to the universe. The Dao De JingThe basic text of Daoism In Chinese, it means The Clas
5、sic in the Way and Its Power. Lao-TzuThose who speak know nothing:Those who know are silent.These words, I am told,Were spoken by Laozi.If we are to believe that Laozi,Was himself one who knew,How is it that he wrote a book,Of five thousand words?Major Daoist Principles1. Dao Tao is the first-cause
6、of the universe. It is a force that flows through all life. 2. A believers goal is to become one with Dao; one with nature. “The butterfly or the man? story. 3. Wu wei “Let nature take its course. “The art of doing nothing. “Go with the flow! 4. Man is unhappy because he lives acc. to man-made laws,
7、 customs, & traditions that are contrary to the ways of nature Principles of Daoism De: Another key component of Daoism is the De, which is the manifestation of the Dao in all things. De is defined as having virtue, morality and integrity. Principles of Daoism Immortality: Historically, the highest
8、achievement of a Daoist is to achieve immortality through breathing, meditation, helping others and the use of elixirs. Discovery of gunpowderThe Dao TaoTo escape the “social, political, & cultural traps of life, one must escape by:1. Rejecting formal knowledge and learning. 2. Relying on the senses
9、 and instincts.3. Discovering the nature and “rhythm of the universe.4. Ignoring political and social laws.The Uniqueness of DaoismHow is a man to live in a world dominated by chaos, suffering, and absurdity? *Confucianism - Moral order in society * Legalism - Rule by harsh law & order *Daoism - Freedom for individuals and less govt. to avoid uniformity and conformity.
