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Ancient China Flashcards

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what is the key thought about this philosophy?- confucianism

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the importance of having a good moral character-ancestor worship and human-centered virtues for living a peaceful life

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legalism founder

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Hanfeizi- philosopher founder of legalism, during warring states, prince of the state of Han

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founder of daoism

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Laozi/Lao Tzu- ancient chinese philosopher and writer, founder of daoism.

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What is the key idea about this philosophy?- daoism

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believes that nature, not people, ultimately controls how things change. Therefore, humans and their rules are less important.

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What is “Dao”?-

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a single, imperceptible, formless state that underlies both being and
nonbeing

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What is “Wu Wei?”-

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Is an ancient Chinese concept literally meaning “in exertion”, “inaction”, or “effortless action”.

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