I. The Chinese Philosophies

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I. The Chinese Philosophies

• A. From 500 to 200 BC three major philosophies
  developed in China Confucianism, Daoism, and
  Legalism

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B. Confucianism

1. Confucius was born in 551 BC and was known as the
   first teacher
2. His sayings were written down in The Analects
3. Confucianism is a philosophy on how to restore
   order to a society by following the sayings of
   Confucius

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• A) individuals needs are not as important as the
  community
• B) rulers must set an example so society can
  prosper

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C. Daoism

• 1. Founded by Laozi
• 2. Dao is the way
• 3. Tao Te Ching is the book that tells people the
  proper way to live

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D. Legalism

• 1. Humans are essentially evil
• 2. The only way to keep order is through harsh
  laws