31 Zalenski 2A October 18‚ 2011 Confucianism and Legalism Confucianism and Legalism were two philosophies developed by scholars as solutions to a period of disorder in China. Confucianism and Legalism are similar in that both originated during the Chinese Classical Period; however‚ they are different in government because Confucianism focuses on having an orderly‚ respectful‚ and successful ruler‚ while Legalism focuses on having an forceful and omnipotent ruler. In addition‚ education
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Confucianism and Legalism Ancient China’s system of government was very erratic‚ and as the mandate of heaven changed hands‚ so did the ruling body. The conflict at the end of the Zhou Empire was a result of the end of the dynastic cycle; corruption infiltrated the government and the system fell apart to war between states for power and peasant revolts. This lead a philosopher named Confucius to develop a set of ideals to live by. These codes were built on such virtues as honesty‚ trust‚ responsibility
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Confucianism‚ Daoism‚ and Legalism were 3 philosophies. They all had a different way of teaching but all of them wanted to end the conflicts in China. In Confucianism everyone had a rule that they had to follow. Confucius believed that well organized society need to have younger ones respect the elders and their parents. Good government and social order should be based on a strong relationship in the family. It also believes that education was important for self and society. Daoism (Taoism) is all
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many matters of China. Confucianism became the paramount school of thinking and later significant philosophies such as Daoism and Legalism gained immense recognition as well. Each party had their own proposals for creating an idealistic political society where the many problems they faced in their everyday lives could be eliminated. All three approaches were very distinct but at the same time‚ they contained similarities as well. In my reasoning‚ I find that Confucianism and Daoism could be paralled
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choose one of Confucianism‚ Daoism‚ and Legalism as a governing system. The most effective system would be Legalism‚ because it’s stable‚ strict and strong. Which would led to a powerful nation. The people of the nation would be fully devastated because of the disorder in their country. In order to have their luxurious lives back‚ they would make as much effort‚ to help with the recovery. Legalism would bring stability back to a devastated nation. For example‚ in the past Legalism brought back
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ideologies: Legalism and Confucianism. Legalism was a political philosophy that taught that a powerful and efficient government is key to maintain order and control over an empire. This ideology supports the fact that rulers should be strong and govern through force because people are naturally bad. Confucianism‚ on the other hand‚ was preached by a man named Confucius‚ who strongly believed that rulers should be virtuous and lead by a good example. Basically the whole idea behind Confucianism is to keep
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philosophies were Legalism‚ Confucianism and Daoism. Although they each have many differences their purpose is the same‚ to make society better‚ to end conflict. Confucius started Confucianism. He felt that if rulers were honest and children respected their parents everything would fall into place. Human nature was considered neutral and it was what you did that determined whether it was good or bad‚ each person had a role that they must follow. Freethinking was encouraged. Legalisms approach was
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variety of methods – Confucianism‚ Daoism‚ and Legalism to name a few. Each philosophy had its own set of rules of how people should act both in public and privately. The overall goal of each philosophy was to set a standard of acceptable living that would ensure harmony and success for the society. However‚ each was different and thus had different results. The best way for the people of China to succeed in a harmonious‚ respectable society occurred when both Confucianism and Legalism were combined.
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Confucianism‚ Daoism‚ Legalism Confucianism‚ Daoism‚ and Legalism are all forms of different ways of thinking. These different “thought processes” are considered‚ in different ways‚ a big influence on different cultures. The differences in all of these philosophies is what makes them unique‚ they are‚ in my opinion‚ way beyond their own time period. Many people think of these as mostly religion or philosophy‚ but either may be true. This essay will present the facts associated with each of these
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Brahmin 2. Kshatriyas 3. Vaishyas 4. Shudras Untouchab les CHINA 1. ScholarGentry 2. Peasants 3. Artisans 4. Merchants Soldiers Imperial Domestic Nobility Slaves * 280? - 233 B.C.E. * Han Fe Zi. * Lived during the late Warring States period. * Legalism became the political philosophy of the Qin [Ch’in] 1. Human nature is naturally selfish. 2. Intellectualism and literacy is discouraged. 3. Law is the supreme authority and replaces morality. 4. The ruler must rule with a strong‚ punishing hand
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