Philosophies Flashcards
Who invented Confucianism?
The inventor of Confucianism was named Kongfuzi
What were their main beliefs?
Everyone is born good, they just need to be trained to act good.
Effects of Chinese society?
For 2000 years, it is still a prominent way of life in China.
Who invented Legalism?
Han Feizi.
What were their main beliefs?
The government was more important than the people, and that humans were by nature greedy.
Effects on Chinese society?
Legalism heavily influenced China’s criminal law system.
Who invented Daoism?
Laozi
Main beliefs of Daoism?
By being in tune with nature, they can avoid violence and suffering.
Effects on Chinese society?
Sparked the search for immortality, leading to the discovery of herbal medicines and other scientific discoveries.
Who created Buddhism?
Siddarkha
Buddhisms main beliefs?
Suffering is when your too concerned, so people should seek to become free through meditation.
Effects on Chinese society?
It became a very popular way of life in China, sparking the need for the construction of buddhist temples and monasteries, adding a new style of building to Chinese architecture.
