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Title: Belief Systems


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Belief Systems
  • China
  • 500BC /-

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Confucianism
  • Confucius was Chinas best-known philosopher,
    born in about 551 B.C.
  • The disorder and suffering caused by constant
    warfare disturbed Confucius. He wanted to
    restore peace.
  • The Analects- book of Confucius ideas written
    down by his followers

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5 Relationships
  • 1. Ruler Ruled
  • 2. Father Son
  • 3. Husband Wife
  • 4. Older Brother Younger Brother
  • 5. Friend Friend

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  • The superior person should set an example for the
    inferior one and watch out for them.
  • The inferior person should be loyal and obedient
  • V. Filial Piety- respect and duty that children
    owe their parents

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Daoism (Taoism)
  • Lao Zi, the founder, emphasized the link between
    people and nature rather than the importance of
    proper behavior
  • Yin and Yang- the forces of nature that balance
    each other
  • A society with rules was artificial and disturbed
    natural order
  • The best government has the fewest rules

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Legalism
  1. Rejected Confucian ideas about proper behavior
  2. Believed people act out of self interest and
    would respond to rewards and punishment
  3. Harsh laws imposed by a strong leader would keep
    society orderly
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