Legalism: Han Fei Tzu (280-233 BCE) was a legalist and a philosopher who lived during the Han dynasty. Han Fei Tzu’s ideas differed from Confucius's ideas. Remember that Confucius believed that government should be based on respect. Han Fei Tzu argued that rulers should rely on laws and rules. People would respond if there were clear rewards or punishments for their actions. Complete the interactive to try to match some of Han Fei Tzu’s sayings to their modern meaning. As you read each saying, think about what it tells you about Han Fei Tzu’s vision for an ideal society.
Daoism: More strictly defined, Daoism includes: the ideas and attitudes peculiar to the Laozi (or Daodejing; “Classic of the Way of Power”), the Zhuangzi, the Liezi, and related writings; the Daoist religion, which is concerned with the ritual worship of the Dao; and those who identify themselves as Daoists.
Confucianism: Confucianism is an ancient Chinese belief system, which focuses on the importance of personal ethics and morality. Whether it is only or a philosophy or also a religion is debated. Mencius (or Meng Ke who lived from 372 to 289 B.C.E.) is the best-known Confucian philosopher after Confucius himself.
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