warm up: what is a philosophy? how do we use philosophies in our everyday lives?
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Warm Up:
What is a philosophy?
How do we use philosophies in our everyday lives?
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What is Philosophy? The study of the principles
underlying conduct, thought, and nature of the universe.
Used for teaching a lesson, morals, or to encourage people to think.
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Daoism/Taoism: Founder: Lao Tzu (Laozi) Who was he?
Liberian for a wealthy prince who was disillusioned by court life
Name translates to mean “Old Master”
Wrote Tao Te Ching Disappeared into
mountains and never heard from again
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Beliefs of Daoism Daoism is most concerned with the
individual in harmony and nature People should live in harmony with nature People should lead simple, quiet, plain lives For every action there is a good and bad
reaction
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Yin and Yang Associated with both Daoism and Confucianism Explained in the Tao Te Ching
YinFemaleDark
Weak PassiveEarth
ConfusionTurmoilWater
Conservation
YangMale
BrightStrongActive
HeavenPeace
SerenityFire
Destruction
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Confucianism Founder: Confucius Who was he?
Remembered as the greatest Chinese philosopher, who studied history and archaeology, and tried to preserve the old ways
Goal was to become a courteous and scholarly gentleman
Wrote a series of books that became known as the Confucian Analects
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Beliefs Strong moral principles Encouraged ancestor worship Concerned with harmonious relationships
between individuals Respect for one’s parents – filial piety Promoted courtesy, wisdom, and
benevolence Education is important Ideas were idealistic for forming a strong,
stable government
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Five Bonds They were the five relationships Confucius
stressed:
a. Ruler to subject
b. Father to son
c. Husband to wife
d. Older brother to younger brother
e. Friend to friend (only equal relationship)
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Chinese Proverbs Proverbs are popular sayings which
contain advice or state a generally accepted truth
Confucius was known for his sayings or proverbs
After his death, his followers wrote his teachings down in what became known as the Five Classics
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Select two proverbs and write them down in your notes and then explain their meaning.
“If you enjoy what you do, you’ll never work another day in your life”
“What you do not want others to do to you, do not do to others.”
“A man who has made a mistake and doesn’t correct it is committing another mistake.”
“To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.”
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Legalism Founder: Han Fei Qin Shi Huangdi supported and followed
this philosophy Under this philosophy, laws replaced
morality guidelines Due to Qin’s ruthless persecution of the
Confucian scholars, gave Legalism a bad name
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Beliefs Nature of man is evil, goodness is acquired
or learned Greed and fear are the motives for most
actions and the cause of most conflicts Rejected the supernatural and tradition Only way to achieve peace and stability
was to pass strict laws and enforce them with harsh punishments
Strength not goodness was ruler’s greatest power
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Exit Ticket
Out of the three philosophies discussed in class today, which one would you prefer to follow?
Which one would you prefer NOT to follow?
Why?