Comparison Of Confucianism, Legalism And Buddhism

China has one of the longest known histories in ancient world history. As civilization developed, so did the ideology of philosophy, society, and the world. There are three philosophies, and one religion that played a significant role in establishing Chinese history. These philosophies are Confucianism, Legalism, and Buddhism. Each has its own meanings; each had its own ways of seeing the nature of human beings, society and the universe. Although they each have many differences their purpose is the same, to make society better, to end conflict. Confucians’ teachings emphasize and esteem education and believe the mandate of Heaven. They believe education would change people. Therefore, Confucians’ teachings are to train people to be a better …show more content…
희소성의 원칙을 잘 이해하신다면 순자를 잘 이해할 수 있을겁니다. 순자의 사회혼란 원인 진단은 자원의 희소성과 관련이 깊습니다. 그 옜날에 희소성의 원칙으로 자신의 개념을 정립했다는게 정말 대단하지 않나요? ㅋ암튼 순자는 욕구를 규제하는 예를 통해 사회를 안정시키자는 주장을 했습니다.
순자는 맹자와 정치성격이 좀 다르죠. 맹자가 내면에 있는 인의의 도덕을 바깥으로 확충할 것을 강조한 반면, 순자는 인위의 도덕이 실현되려면 외적 규제(예)가 필요함을 매우 강조 했쬬.

전국시대후기에 살았던 순자는 사회의 질서를 위해 법이라는 외부의 강제력이 필요하다고 생각하였습니다. 그래서 순자는 성악설을 주장하면서 법의 필요성을 인정하였습니다.

Legalism
Practical, political reaction to Confucianism Han Feizi - 3rd century BCE
Powerful and efficient government is key to restoring order
Laws will end civil war and restore harmony
Rewards to good subjects and punish disobedient
Rulers must control ideas and actions of people Favored by Shi Huangdi duirng Qin dynasty
All in all, Confucian, Buddhist, and Legalist sought to answer societal problems and improve living conditions during a time of disorder and conflict.

Although Confucianism promoted education and social relationships through their bureaucratic form of government while Buddhism emphasized living in harmony with nature by letting go of desires that caused suffering, all three traditions arose in times of disorder and corruption to return stability and peace. a philosophy that emphasized strict, explicit codes of