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Chinese Philosophies

TermDefinition
100 Schools of Thought name for the time of many philosophers during the warring states
Confucianism Goal is a fair and peaceful society. Respect your elders. People should be kind, honest, faithful, and wise.
Daoism Follow the ways of nature. Accept whatever comes. Rulers should let the people make their own choices and rule as little as possible.
Legalism Belief that people were bad by nature and needed to be controlled. People need harsh punishments and should not criticize the government.
Lord Landowners who were loyal supporters of the king
Peasant a person who does farm work for wealthy landowners
Filial Piety Respecting and obeying your elders
Confucius Founder of Confucianism
Analects A book of the teachings of Confucius
Mandate of Heaven A power or law believed to be granted by a god
Feudalism A system of government based on landowners and tenants
Civil Servant A person who works for a government
Yin one half of the Daoist concept of opposing forces of nature; dark/shaded; the opposite of yang
Yang one half of the Daoist concept of opposing forces of nature; light/sunlight; the opposite of yin
Laozi Founder of Daoism
Dao De Jing Written by many writers, includes teachings of Daoism.
Hanfeizi (person) Founder of Legalism
Hanfeizi (book) Book written on the ideas of Legalism
Warring States Period time of warfare between regional lords following the decline of the Zhou dynasty
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