Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism

Philosophy

Beliefs and ways on how to live your life

Confucius

Confucius was a philosopher. He did not claim to be a God. He wrote the analects

Confucianism

Proposed social harmony

As long as the ruler treats the people fairly, the people will obey him. (Mandate of Heaven)

Order & hierarchy

Well being of your group before yourself

Respect your parents

Worship ancestors

Beliefs of Confucianism

Patriarchal system- men are boss

Gold rule- treat people how you want to be treated

People are naturally good

Code of politeness

Emphasis on learning

Laozi

Established the philosophy Daosim. Tao te ching was the central text

Daoism

The universe is governed by the path ( your fate is already decided)

Fortune telling

Humility

Harmony with the universe

Simple life, inner peace, little care for things like politics

I Ching teaches how to read the future

Feng Shui- Energy movement

Yin yang- symbol of energy

Legalism

A way to rule where you believe you have to be strict or else the people will rebel and be bad. Han Feizi