Chinese Philosophies: Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism
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The Legalists believe that people is inherently ______

not good

The Confucians believe that people is inherently ______

good

The Daoists believe that people were born like a ______

puh

According to Confucians, problems arise in the society when people start to not comply to their ______ and roles

<p>duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

The loss of the three Confucian values: xiao, ren, and li causes ______ and disorder in the society

<p>chaos</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Daoists believe that people were neither born good or bad but a balance of both and which are in harmony with one another ______

<p>naturally</p> Signup and view all the answers

To restore order and harmony, Confucians believe that the natural goodness in people should be further cultivated through ______ wherein people will be taught of good deeds, social duties, and the Confucian values particularly the importance of the family.

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In this line of thinking, they believe that the leader should be a junzi or the noble perfect gentleman or a scholar who will lead by being a role model who serve as an example of ______ and goodness.

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Confucianism was thought to be founded by Confucius, a ______ and a former state minister.

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Meanwhile, the beliefs of the Legalists are in opposite with the Confucians. As they believe that people are naturally born bad, they think that it is natural for them to be ______ and this tendency is the source of conflict and disorder in the society.

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To control or reduce the natural evilness and greediness of the people, Legalists advocate for the establishment of system of strict ______.

<p>laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

They believe that having a strong centralized government is the key to provide stability and achieve peace in the society. Shang Yang, Hanfeizi and Li Si were considered the founders of ______.

<p>Legalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Confucianism emphasizes compliance to duties and observance of rituals, while Legalism focuses on implementing strict ______

<p>laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Daoism, achieving social order involves practicing ______

<p>non-action</p> Signup and view all the answers

Confucianism stresses the importance of roles and ______ in society

<p>duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

Legalism advocates for the use of strict ______ to maintain social order

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Daoism suggests that harmony can be achieved through ______

<p>balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Confucianism believes that social order is maintained through compliance with ______

<p>rituals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Later on, Legalism and Confucianism would be adopted as a state ideology by succeeding dynasties like the Qin and Zhou dynasty respectively while ______ remains to be an important school of thought in China

<p>Daoism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Daoism contributes to the development of ______, astronomy, and medicine

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For more information about the three major Chinese philosophies, you may read pages ______-107 of our book, World History Patterns of Interaction

<p>104</p> Signup and view all the answers

Classical Civs: Confucius, Daoism, Legalism at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stkvMP4A9hI and Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism, the Hundred Schools of Thought at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibGmkhXtZ9A

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Suggested Time: 15 mins.| Actual Time Spent: ____min(s)

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Your answer will be assessed using the following ______: (15 points) Criteria Content Organization of Ideas Syntax Excellent (4-5 pts.) Context is welldeveloped; Ideas are well-supported and are accurate and relevant.Satisfactory (2-3 pts.) There is an evidence of a developed context but there is a need to add more details for a strong support.

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There is an evidence of clear, effective, graceful, coherent transition of ideas in the essay. The organization aids the reader to clearly and easily understand the connections of the ideas to each other. The structure and the use of words, punctuations, and capitalizations in the sentence/s are correct and appropriate. Ideas are ______. However, minimal inclusions of irrelevant ideas are evident. They do not affect the essence of the essay. Minimal distractions in regard to syntax are present i.e. failure to capitalize a letter, misuse or lack of punctuations in a sentence, and inappropriate wording. But these distractions do not affect the essence of the essay. Poor (1 pt.) The context is not clear. Ideas may have questionable factuality. Confusion of the reader is a possible outcome. Coherence between ideas is not evident. The reader may find difficulty in understanding the collective thought of the essay. Distractions in regard to syntax is very evident. Wrong use of words, punctuations, and capitalizations hinder the reader to understand the thought/s. 1. Differentiate the 3 major Chinese Philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism in terms of these two aspects, 1) the belief regarding the source of conflict in society and 2) the proposed solution to this conflict.

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There is an evidence of clear, effective, graceful, coherent transition of ideas in the essay. The organization aids the reader to clearly and easily understand the connections of the ideas to each other. The structure and the use of words, punctuations, and capitalizations in the sentence/s are correct and appropriate. Ideas are organized. However, minimal inclusions of irrelevant ideas are evident. They do not affect the essence of the essay. Minimal distractions in regard to syntax are present i.e. failure to capitalize a letter, misuse or lack of punctuations in a sentence, and inappropriate wording. But these distractions do not affect the essence of the essay. Poor (1 pt.) The context is not clear. Ideas may have questionable factuality. Confusion of the reader is a possible outcome. Coherence between ideas is not evident. The reader may find difficulty in understanding the collective thought of the essay. Distractions in regard to syntax is very evident. Wrong use of words, punctuations, and capitalizations hinder the reader to understand the thought/s. 1. Differentiate the 3 major Chinese Philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism in terms of these two aspects, 1) the belief regarding the source of conflict in society and 2) the proposed solution to this conflict.

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There is an evidence of clear, effective, graceful, coherent transition of ideas in the essay. The organization aids the reader to clearly and easily understand the connections of the ideas to each other. The structure and the use of words, punctuations, and capitalizations in the sentence/s are correct and appropriate. Ideas are organized. However, minimal inclusions of irrelevant ideas are evident. They do not affect the essence of the essay. Minimal distractions in regard to syntax are present i.e. failure to capitalize a letter, misuse or lack of punctuations in a sentence, and inappropriate wording. But these distractions do not affect the essence of the essay. Poor (1 pt.) The context is not clear. Ideas may have questionable factuality. Coherence between ideas is not evident. The reader may find difficulty in understanding the collective thought of the essay. Distractions in regard to syntax is very evident. Wrong use of words, punctuations, and capitalizations hinder the reader to understand the thought/s. 1. Differentiate the 3 major Chinese Philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism in terms of these two aspects, 1) the belief regarding the source of conflict in society and 2) the proposed solution to this conflict.

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There is an evidence of clear, effective, graceful, coherent transition of ideas in the essay. The organization aids the reader to clearly and easily understand the connections of the ideas to each other. The structure and the use of words, punctuations, and capitalizations in the sentence/s are correct and appropriate. Ideas are organized. However, minimal inclusions of irrelevant ideas are evident. They do not affect the essence of the essay. Minimal distractions in regard to syntax are present i.e. failure to capitalize a letter, misuse or lack of punctuations in a sentence, and inappropriate wording. But these distractions do not affect the essence of the essay. Poor (1 pt.) The context is not clear. Ideas may have questionable factuality. Coherence between ideas is not evident. The reader may find difficulty in understanding the collective thought of the essay. Distractions in regard to syntax is ______ evident. Wrong use of words, punctuations, and capitalizations hinder the reader to understand the thought/s. 1. Differentiate the 3 major Chinese Philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism in terms of these two aspects, 1) the belief regarding the source of conflict in society and 2) the proposed solution to this conflict.

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There is an evidence of clear, effective, graceful, coherent transition of ideas in the essay. The organization aids the reader to clearly and easily understand the connections of the ideas to each other. The structure and the use of words, punctuations, and capitalizations in the sentence/s are correct and appropriate. Ideas are organized. However, minimal inclusions of irrelevant ideas are evident. They do not affect the essence of the essay. Minimal distractions in regard to syntax are present i.e. failure to capitalize a letter, misuse or lack of punctuations in a sentence, and inappropriate wording. But these distractions do not affect the essence of the essay. Poor (1 pt.) The context is not clear. Ideas may have questionable factuality. Coherence between ideas is not evident. The reader may find difficulty in understanding the collective thought of the essay. Distractions in regard to syntax is very evident. Wrong use of words, punctuations, and capitalizations hinder the reader to understand the thought/s. 1. Differentiate the 3 major Chinese Philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism in terms of these two aspects, 1) the belief regarding the ______ of conflict in society and 2) the proposed solution to this conflict.

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There is an evidence of clear, effective, graceful, coherent transition of ideas in the essay. The organization aids the reader to clearly and easily understand the connections of the ideas to each other. The structure and the use of words, punctuations, and capitalizations in the sentence/s are correct and appropriate. Ideas are organized. However, minimal inclusions of irrelevant ideas are evident. They do not affect the essence of the essay. Minimal distractions in regard to syntax are present i.e. failure to capitalize a letter, misuse or lack of punctuations in a sentence, and inappropriate wording. But these distractions do not affect the essence of the essay. Poor (1 pt.) The context is not clear. Ideas may have questionable factuality. Coherence between ideas is not evident. The reader may find difficulty in understanding the collective thought of the essay. Distractions in regard to syntax is very evident. Wrong use of words, punctuations, and capitalizations hinder the reader to understand the thought/s. 1. Differentiate the 3 major Chinese Philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism in terms of these two aspects, 1) the belief regarding the source of conflict in society and 2) the proposed ______ to this conflict.

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Study Notes

Confucianism

  • Believes people are inherently good
  • Problems arise when people don't follow their roles and duties
  • The three Confucian values are: xiao (filial piety), ren (benevolence), and li (ritual)
  • The loss of these values causes chaos and disorder in society
  • To restore order, Confucians believe that the natural goodness of people must be nurtured through education, teaching good deeds, social duties, and Confucian values, especially family importance
  • The ideal leader is a junzi, a noble perfect gentleman or scholar, who leads by example, showcasing righteousness and goodness
  • Founded by Confucius, a scholar, and former state minister

Legalism

  • Believes people are inherently bad
  • People are naturally greedy and self-serving
  • This inherent badness causes conflict and disorder in society
  • To control greed, Legalists advocate for strict laws and punishments
  • A strong centralized government is necessary for stability and peace
  • Founded by people like Shang Yang, Hanfeizi, and Li Si

Daoism

  • People are born with a balance of good and bad, in harmony
  • Daoists avoid labels of good or bad
  • Achieving societal order involves living in accordance with the Dao, the natural order of the universe, which emphasizes balance, harmony, and simplicity
  • Contributed to developments in arts, astronomy, and medicine

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Explore the differences between Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism in terms of beliefs about the nature of man, leadership roles, characteristics of a leader, sources of social conflict, and solutions to conflict.

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