Chinese philosophy

a claim as to how Chinese civilizations should run. Mohism was founded by Mo Tzu (470 – 391 BCE), a Chinese philosopher whose thoughts were driven by notions of utilitarianism, who also established the School of Mo (墨家, Mòjiā). Daoism was invented by Laozi (604 – 531 BCE), a Chines philosopher and writer, mostly known for his book, the Dao De Ching, who founded the School of the Way (道家, Dàojiā)— note that this paper will primarily be discussing the branch of Daoist philosophy (道家) risen from…

Honesty and righteousness Propriety and correct behavior Wisdom and knowledge Fidelity and sincerity Classic of Poetry, Classic of History, Classic of Rites, Classic of Changes, Spring and Autumn Annals A Chinese philosopher by the name of Confucius, developed a religion based on ethics and philosophy. Confucius grew up in a time where China was in political turmoil. There were many divided kingdoms that all fought for dominance. Many suffered starvation, displacement, and some died from all…

Thousands of schools of thought illuminate the minds of the modern world, but older beliefs have not been neglected. Philosophies from multiple eras and locations are studied and appreciated, and one popular place to draw ideology from is China’s Middle Kingdom Era (1045-771 BCE). It was a time rich in viewpoints, but four of the most popular beliefs were Mohism, Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism. Mohism focuses on universal love, Confucianism prides itself on rules and respect, Legalism feels…

background of Chinese poetry. First, Watson addresses the “antiquity and remarkable continuity” and the universal appeal of Chinese poetic tradition (1). Composed by people of different working classes, especially the scholar-officials, from around 300 B.C, poetic output in China has never stopped. Further fuelling the spread and preservation of poetry were the inventions of paper and printing in China (2). However, one most note that there is more than one form of poetry in Chinese…

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…

Many of the significant themes of Chinese landscape painting can find their origins within the various schools of thought that were dominant during the rise of this fascinating style. In an article published in The Art Bulletin in June of 1941, Alexander Soper created a rigorously detailed timeline of this phenomenon and attached to each artistic movement the particular belief system it could be identified with it. While the contents of the article, “Early Chinese Landscape Painting”, are vast…

furthermore, in their medicine. The second most influential book that has ever existed in Chinese history and the book that has been translated the most, after the Bible, has been the Daodejing. There as some commitments that come along with Daoism like: naturalness, spontaneity, and freedom. Daoism is seen thorough martial arts, worldwide. This religion is also never ending, there are many philosophies that come along with it that are regarded to different aspects. Also there are many theories…

Lama?” the answer will always depend on where to look. Although he prefers to be described as a simple Tibetan monk, For the Tibetan people, he is the spiritual and political leader, when the role of the Dalai Lama has been changed because of the Chinese invading Tibet. Though he is still the symbol of hope for his people On. the other hand, being a living Buddha for many of the Buddhists around the world. Known as an ecological activist discussing environmental problems facing the entire…

According to the legend, Lao Tzu wrote Tao Te Ching to give his followers something to remember him by before he departed, giving up on the Chinese people mostly because their inability to learn. Tao Te Ching was written in a politically tough situation for China and much of the text is about the political and war culture. Tao Te Ching is not only about the philosophy of life but…

“When the Master governs, the people are hardly aware that he exists” wrote Lao Tzu. This passage highlights how Taoist view passivity to govern. “Tao Te Ching” written by Lao Tzu is a classic book on Chinese philosophy that was completed in the 4th century BC. Tao Te Ching translates to “The book of the Way of Virtues” in English. This book has 81 extremely short yet poetic chapters, which are filled with a variety of meaningful messages conveyed in a riddle-like form that takes readers into…