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Warm Up. In 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. E x. The old lady’s death is imminent. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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.