Ancient Chinese Philosophies

A belief system that emphasizes filial piety and li (proper behavior).

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

A non-theistic religion (no belief in a creator god), also considered a philosophy and a moral discipline, originating in India in the 6th and 5th centuries BCE. It was founded by Siddhartha Gautama

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

A philosophy of following the natural way of the universe

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

An ancient Chinese philosophy stating that a strong leader and a strong legal system, not moral values, are needed to create social order

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Which one?

You want to become a better person, so you look to nature as your role model. You behave simply and honestly. You don’t worry about the afterlife, but focus on your life here on Earth.

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Which one?

You make sure that you show the proper respect to your parents and older relatives, even when you don’t agree with them. You focus on proper behavior at all times and ensure that you treat others as you want to be treated.

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Which one?

You are the emperor of China. You do not allow people who disagree with you to have a voice and imprison or execute them. You are a strong leader with a clear set of laws. Since people are not naturally good at heart, they need strict rules to keep order.

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Which one?

Instead of a birthday presents, you asked people to donate to a charity because you don’t need a lot of material possessions. You are a vegetarian because you don’t believe in harming animals. You think before you act and speak and harm no one.

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

What is the emphasis of Daoism?

• living in harmony with "the way"
• forging a path for oneself
• living in strict discipline

What symbol illustrates the two-fold aspect of Daoism?

• Qing ming
• water
• Yin-Yang