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Exploring Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism: Schools of Thought in Ancient Philosophy

This chapter delves into three prominent schools of thought in ancient philosophy: Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism. Through a series of profound quotes, it explores the ethical foundations and societal implications of these ideologies. Confucianism emphasizes virtue and moral conduct, Legalism prioritizes strict laws and governance, while Daoism advocates for peace and harmony through balance with nature. We investigate the interplay between personal virtue and societal order, reflecting on the timeless wisdom these philosophies offer to contemporary issues.

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Exploring Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism: Schools of Thought in Ancient Philosophy

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  1. Chapter 4Section 4 Mr. Schoff Global I

  2. of Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism are 3 different ________ __ _______. Schools of Thought

  3. Quote 1 • “The ancient kings had a perfect virtue and all-embracing rule of conduct, through which they were in accord with all under heaven.”

  4. Quote 2 • “In the state of an intelligent ruler, there are no books, but the laws serve as teachings.”

  5. Quote 3 • “Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace.”

  6. Quote 4 • “There are four things in the moral life of a person, not one of which I have been able to carry out in my life. To serve my parents as I would expect my children to serve me: that I have not been able to do. To serve my sovereign as I would expect a minister under me to serve me: that I have not been able to do. To act toward my elder siblings as I would expect my younger siblings to act toward me: that I have not been able to do. To be the first to behave toward friends as I would expect them to behave toward me: that I have not been able to do.”

  7. Quote 5 • “Colors blind the eye. Sounds deafen the ear. Flavors numb the taste. Thoughts weaken the mind. Desires wither the heart.”

  8. Quote 6 • “A dull blade must be ground and whetted, to make it sharp. Similarly human nature, being evil, must have . . . Justice added to it before men can be orderly.”

  9. CONFUCIANISM!

  10. LEGALISM!

  11. DAOISM!

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