Chinese Schools of Thought.~
By; Ashley Olivencia
Daoism(Taoism)
Daoism was founded by Laozi in the Qin dynasty. This was a type of government in acient China. The central idea was the BEST governement was LESS governement. They belived in being one with nature and livve a simple life.
Ying Yang
The outer circle represents "everything", while the black and white shapes within the circle represent the interaction of two energies, called "yin" (black) and "yang" (white), which cause everything to happen. They are not completely black or white, just as things in life are not completely black or white, and they cannot exist without each other.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?edufilter=E-nIA6VrvGA5Avu83FoomA&v=wPX0hNBGf8Y
Legalism
Legalism was founded by Hanfeizi. He belived the nature of man is evil and should be punished for what they did. He also belived GREED was the motive for all bad things,This government was forceful and harsh.
Confucianism
This was founded by Confucius. One of the main points of Confucianism is that we should respect our father and mother this act was callaed filiopeity. This governement's mind thought was that it should lead by example.Five Relationships:Father to SonElder brother to younger brotherHusband to wife Ruler to subjectFriend to friendĀ
Buddhism
Government was founded by Asoka in AD 100. They belived in the "Four Noble Truths" and the "Eighth Fold Path". They thought if they lived a good life and followed these rules they would reach Nirvana and become one with the universe.