CONFUCIANISM (@551 BCE)Founded by: Kong Fu Tzu@ 551 BCEBook:AnalectsPhilosophy:Filial PietyFive RelationshipsConcerned with establishing correct human relationships as the key to achieving harmony w/ heaven and earth

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FILIAL PIETYThe FIVE Relationships1. ruler to ruled2. father to son3. older bro to younger bro4. husband to wife5. friend to friend

ConfucianismFounder: Confucius (Master Kong)Kong Fu TsuDates: 551 BCEWritings: The AnalectsTeachings:5 Relationships must govern societyImportance of the Family and Respect for eldersFilial piety: the duty and respect that children owed their parentsModeration and BalanceImportance of Education and MoralityCivil Service ExamFamily and good of society more important than individualRulers must set a good example to receive loyalty

The ANALECTSThe Master said, if one sets his heart on benevolence (good), one will be free from evil.the gentleperson understands what is moral, the small person understands what is profitable.

LAO TZUFounder of Taoismlived under the Zhou DynastyWeary of the worldgate keeper begged to learn:5000 characters81 chapters

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TAOISMFounder: LAO TZU@ 520 BCEBook: Tao Te Ching81 ChaptersTao means the WayThe way that can be explained is not the true way.Balance and Naturethe natural order of the universew/ moralityConfucian rules are uselessyin-yang

TaoismFounder: Lao ZiDates: 500-551 B.CWritings: Tao Te ChingThe Way of VirtueTeachings: The link between Nature and PeopleTao means The Way People should do nothing contrary to nature, live according to the WayReveal thyself, embrace original nature, do not be selfish,, curtail desireGovt. should have fewer rulesYin and Yang: Forces in Nature are to balance each otherYin: female, passive, earthyYang: male, active, heavenly

More TAOISM:A journey of a 1000 miles begins with one step.Goals can be deceptive, the unaimed arrow never misses.Those who know the Tao do not speak of it, those who speak of the Tao do not it.Reveal thy simple self, embrace they original nature, check thy selfishness, curtail thy desireshttp://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2331852903610109378&q=bruce+lee+interview&hl=en

LEGALISMFounder: HAN FEIZI@ 233 BCEEmphasis on laws55 treatisesPeople acted out of self interestPeople only respond to rewards and punishments, not good examplesHarsh Laws and Strict Rulers are necessary to get things doneExample: Shi Huangdi used Legalism to unite China and create the Great WallTradition scornedRules must be based on reward and punishmentruler alone possesses power, wielding it like lightning or thunder

Dynastic CycleA dynasty could stay in power if it was goodIf a dynasty went into decline, and abused its power, it would also lose the Mandate of HeavenA strong leader would then emerge and est. a new dynasty claiming the MandateThe dynastic cycle would begin again

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