Essentially, there are a lot of reasons as to why people turn to both religion and philosophy. This could have something to do with the way they were brought up or their very own beliefs. Each religion has different ways and teachings. For Medieval China, they were traditionally into Taoism and Confucianism since these two provided ethical guides to the proper behavior of individuals and officials. Taoism promoted the inner peace of individuals and harmony with their surroundings. Confucianism, based on the teachings of the famous philosopher Confucius, was an ethical system that sought to teach the proper way for all people to behave in society. <span>Each relationship--husband-wife, parents-children, ruler-subjects--involved a set of obligations which, if upheld, would lead to a just and harmonious society. Following his teachings would also promote a stable, lasting government.</span>
According to Aristotle's three classifications of government, if the government is ruled by one sovereign it is called a Monarchy, if this is corrupted to the selfish needs and ends of that one, it is called a Tyranny. If it is ruled by a few in society, who are above others it is called an aristocracy, however, if this is corrupted it is known as an Oligarchy, where this small group only seek selfish ends. If it is ruled by many for the good of all it is known as a Polity, or if it is for the good of many it is known as a democracy.
Rule by one: it is Monarchy or Tyranny (If Corrupted).
Rule by Few: Aristocracy or Oligarchy (If corrupted)
Rule by Many: Polity (For good of all) or Democracy (For the Good of many)
Democritus was an ancient greek pre-socratic philosopher primarily remembered today for his formulation of an atomic theory of the universe.
The battle of the Revolutionary War that ensured American Independence occur in Yorktown
