Warm Up

Warm UpIn the Buddhist faith, what

is the only way to stop suffering?

*Refer to notes from last Thursday and Friday if

you cannot remember*Turn in progress reports ACT Word of the day: Imminent- likely to occur at any moment.

Ex. The old lady’s death is imminent

Test Tomorrow

• Today is study Guide day• But first….we have to cover Daoism, Legalism

and Confucianism • Give back tests and progress reports• Switch seats

Can you tell what this is a picture of???

Where does this happen!?

• http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=8966942

• Listen to the story on NPR and answer the questions on your paper.

Goal! • SWBAT evaluate the ancient Chinese

philosophies

China!

Think back… • What made ancient civilizations like Egypt, and

Mesopotamia successful…???

Geography!! China is surrounded by the Himalaya Mountains = Protection!

They also have fertile land because they are near the Huang He River OR Yellow River

How did they organize their country?

• They had a dynasty! • (hint: If my mom is a teacher then....)

Shang Dynasty Shang Dynasty- the FIRST dynasty

-started in 1776 BC to ~ 1100 BC They are famous for: 1.Using picture symbols as

their written language 2.Working with Bronze 3.Creating a LUNAR

calendar (Lunar= based off moon)

Zhou Dynasty • Took over after Shang Dynasty (1100-221 BC)• What did they do?

They began using Mandate of Heaven

Used Iron instead of bronze, which was cheaper and harder

Mandate of Heaven • The belief that their ruler’s power came from the

gods. • They had divine right to rule.

Shang → Zhou Dynasty

China • The three “ism’s” Chinese Philosophies:

• Legalism • Daoism• Confucianism

Confucianism Philosophies Founder of Philosophy Teachings Influences

    Confucianism

 Confucius

-rulers needed to govern wisely if there was to be peace

• Just and peaceful society.

• Society worked well when all people acted properly based upon their roles in relationships

• Five basic relationships:

1. Ruler and subject2. Husband and wife3. Father and son4. Older sibling and

younger sibling5. Friend and friend.

• Confucianism had an effect on government under the Han dynasty, the Han..

• Became deeply woven into Chinese society.

Philosophies Founder of Philosophy

Teachings Influences

   Daoism   

 Lao-tzu • Nature is full of opposites (ex. like life and death or light and darkness)

• True harmony comes from balancing the opposite forces of nature, called yin and yang.

 Daoism encouraged rulers to rule less harshly

Daoism

Legalism Philosophies Founder of

Philosophy Teachings Influences

   Legalism    

 Han-fei-tzu •  Based on the idea that people always pursue their own self-interest

• Strict laws and enforce rewards for good behavior and harsh punishments for bad behavior

• Rulers must have absolute power backed up by military

•  Used heavily in the Qin Dynasty of China

• Gave Qin justification to kill people who opposed the government

Now… What would these philosophies look like in the

US!? • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeYDhMmVLXI

• How would each theorist think about this issue? What would they advise President Obama?

Advise the President! • Write a letter to the President advising him to adopt

one of the ancient philosophies. Include:

A description of the philosophy. At least 2 reasons why he should use it.