Confucianism, Legalism, and Taoism: Key Concepts and Historical Contexts

Where is Confucius's teaching written down?

A book called the Analects

What were Confucius's 5 relationships to restore order?

Father to son, Older Brother to Younger Brother, Friend to Friend, Husband to Wife, Ruler to Ruled

What is filial piety?

Duty and respect the children owe to their parents

What were more important than individual goals to Confucius?

The good of society

What sets men apart according to Confucius?

Education

What do legalists emphasize?

Coercive Discipline

According to legalism, what type of leader would rule the country?

Legalist leader or dictator

What were the 2 things legalists encouraged?

War and Agriculture

Why would minor offenses be punished so severely in legalism?

So that people don't even think about doing anything bad

Who wrote the book on legalism?

Han Feizi

During what dynasty was legalism practiced?

Qin Dynasty

Who founded the first empire in China?

Qin Shi Huang (Chin Shih Huang Di)

What does the word Tao mean?

The Way

Who was the creator of Taoism?

Lao Tzu

Where were Lao Tzu's ideas written down?

Tao Te Ching

What did Lao Tzu's philosophy emphasize?

The link between people and nature

What is the ideal system of government in Taoism?

To have the fewest rules and for people to follow their intuition

What do the 2 colors of the Yin/Yang symbol represent?

Yin = Black (feminine, passive); Yang = White (masculine, active)

What is the significance of the Yin/Yang symbol?

Represents the harmony and balance of the universe.