Legalism

The Xia Dynasty was the first to rule China as the higher power of the time. They were along the Huang He River. They created a way to control the Huang He River. They had no written records and only used oral when they passed on history. This is why we do not know a lot about the Xia Dynasty. They had 15 emperors and a lot of up and downs being the first dynasty. They changed their country into a slave society from a primitive society. Their last emperor was not a good one and used his rights…

Goodbye Plastic Water Bottles In the United States, Americans use 50 billion plastic bottles a year. To put that in perspective, Americans consume about 1500 plastic water bottles per second. That is way too much to be using just to use something to drink out of. The United States has some of the safest drinking water in the world, so why do we need to have bottled water that claims to be “purified” or from some springs? The answer is we don’t. In Austin, Texas we have already banned…

They stated that the gods chose their rulers. This was called The Mandate of Heaven (Henderson). Leaders adopted Legalism to enforce their rule and superiority. The emperors used their advanced armies and iron tools to expand their empire. The Qin Dynasty was organized in a centralized beaucracy. The Qin used Legalism’s strict codes and punishments. Shihuangdi,…

Mark Edward Lewis presents a clear and obviously well researched Lewis starts The Book off with a primer in Chinese geography, in this he explains how china’s geography impacted major elements in China's history and how it specifically shaped customs and specific events. Among the most fascinating and impactful points he makes in terms of magnitude is his explanation on how China's geography contributed to the Period of Warring States. He explains “The limited arable land was further…

the Chinese political philosophy. These three schools of thought were, Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. Each were an important contribution to making the Chinese society a better place. Confucius was the first person to address the political and social turmoil. He did this through a self-conscious way. First of all, Confucius did not focus on the problems…

integral in the early dynasties of China because unification resembles harmony throughout the land and to the people. This thought was initially derived from Kong Fuzi (Confucius) through his Confucian principles and was strengthened by Legalism in the Qin dynasty. In legalism, it is perceived that social harmony can be attained through a strong government that uphold laws firmly. The strong Chinese cognition that the foundations for a strong government depends in the agriculture and military…

The most effective school of philosophy is a Taoist vision. Taoists has an inclusive and natural view of progression. "When the best rulers acheive their purpose. Their subjects claim the acheivement as their own". This quote from Lao Tze, expresses the idea that great leaders are only able to make great achievements with the support of their people. The factor that sets Taoists apart from Confuscianists is the idea of rigorous rituals and a set social structure. "The difficult develops…

Therefore, the emperor of Han increasingly realized the importance of Confucianism towards the feudal country, realizing that Confucianism’s ideology of hierarchy, the thought of supreme monarch and the benevolent governing thought were the necessary theories for the feudal dynasty to consolidate its rule and national stability. Also, the ideology of Confucianism was such political ideas that were especially suitable for the need of restoring the economy at the beginning of the Han Dynasty.…

originally flourished in the Pre-Qin era. Although some schools of thoughts recognized the necessity of equality between men and women, most refused to acknowledge any such thing. The three important philosophical schools, Confucianism, Daoism and Legalism influenced Chinese society for thousands of years. Those three schools of thought promoted different methods of governance and everyday behavior; accordingly, the ideal position and role of women according to the three philosophies were…

Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism. Whilst India's main religions were Buddhism and Hinduism. Ancient China and India are alike in many ways, but also very different. They did not have problems with one another despite their close distance. They both thrived off of one another and practiced their peaceful religions in the company of each other. Accepting each other's different qualities and kept their distance. China’s main religions were Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism. Whilst India's main…