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    Three Chinese philosophies - Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism - developed during a period of political unrest in ancient China and influenced how rulers governed. Confucianism emphasized proper behavior and merit-based governance. Daoism promoted simplicity and harmony with nature. Legalism used harsh laws and punishments to enforce order.

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    Chapter 21

    Three Chinese Philosophies


    How did Confucianism, Daoism, and
    Legalism influence political rule in ancient
    China?
    The Early Years of the Zhou Dynasty:
    Stability and Feudalism
    The Mandate of Heaven
    The Later Years of the Zhou Dynasty (Warring States Period):
    Conflict and Creative Thought
    The Zhou Empire
    Confucianism Founder Confucius
    The Influence of Confucianism
    Daoism (Taoism) Founder Lao-Tzu (Laozi)
    Teachings and Influence of Daoism
    Legalism Founder Hanfeizi
    Teachings and Influence of Legalism
    How did Confucianism, Daoism, and
    Legalism influence political rule in ancient
    China?
    • All three schools of thought developed in the later years of the Zhou dynasty. Zhou rulers
    believed they had the Mandate of Heaven, a divine right to rule China. For a time, the
    Zhou’s practice of feudalism helped stabilize China. But during the dynasty’s later years,
    China collapsed into disorder. Political unrest led many scholars to debate the proper way to
    rule.
    • Confucius taught his followers that peace and order depended upon proper behavior. Those
    in authority must lead by example. Those lower in status must obey. Confucianism led Han
    leaders to hire civil servants based on ability and tested knowledge rather than on family
    relationships.
    • Daoists believed that people should live simply and in harmony with the ways of nature.
    Harmony could be reached by balancing yin and yang, the opposite forces of nature.
    Daoists said that the best rulers were those who ruled the least.
    • Legalists believed that people were driven by their own self-interest. Legalism taught the
    rulers could create order in society only through strict laws and harsh punishments.

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