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Ancient Chinese Ethical Systems: Zhou, Confucius, Daoists, & Legalists

Explore the philosophical and ethical contributions of the Zhou Dynasty, including the 5 basic relationships, Confucius's teachings on family and filial piety, and the rise of bureaucracies. Contrasting the Daoist emphasis on nature, Legalist focus on restoring order, and the concept of filial piety. Learn about the Qin Dynasty's rise under Shi Huangdi and the establishment of an autocracy.

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Ancient Chinese Ethical Systems: Zhou, Confucius, Daoists, & Legalists

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  1. Chinese Contributions

  2. Zhou Decline • Restore order and Morals • 5 Basic Relationships • Ruler and subject • Father and son • Husband and wife • Older brother and younger brother • Friend and friend Confucius

  3. 3 relationships based on family Filial piety-respect ones elders The Analects Bureaucracy—trained civil service NOT A RELIGION! Filial Piety

  4. Daoists • Understanding nature • Legalists • Gov’t restores order • I Ching and Yin and Yang Other Ethical Systems

  5. Compare and Contrast the 3 ethical systems by making a chart to describe each one. DO NOW!

  6. Replaced the Zhou dynasty • Shi Huangdi • “First Emperor” • Doubled the size of China • Crushed all opposition • Established and Autocracy • Centralization • Great Wall Qin Dynasty

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