Compare And Contrast Lao Tzu And Confucius

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Confucius and Lao Tzu were both philosophers in China. Their goals were to spread, and keep order, peace, and also harmony throughout China. Confucianism and Taoism (Daoism) are two totally different teachings that responded to disorder differently. Still to this day some Chinese thinkers study both philosophies. Both their teachings influenced the Chinese culture and religion. Confucius and Lau Tzu taught what they thought would make the world a better place. They both impacted China with their teachings and legacy.
Confucius was born on 551 B.C.E. in Qufu, China. He was born into a poor family, and when he was old enough he tried to help as much as he can like cleaning the house, or taking the trash out, etc. There isn’t a lot of information

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