The next line of rulers from the Shang were the Zhou (Pronounced Joh). These three philosophies where ways to govern ancient China. During the future years of the Zhou’s, the country was thrown into disorder. These times led Chinese thinkers to question what is the best way to have peace and order in society. Three completely different ideas arose as the philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism.
The philosophy of Confucianism was taught by Confucius who was born in the small state of Lu. Confucianism had a goal of achieving a peaceful society. There were 5 main relationships between people according to Confucianism are ruler and subject, husband and wife, father and son, older sibling and younger sibling, and friend and friend. “All people must respect and obey those above them in status. In particular, they must respect their elders. In return, those with authority, such as rulers, fathers, husbands, and older siblings, must set a good example (Frey, Bergez, and Joseph 208). Confucianism had a useful impact on a later dynasty, the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty employed civil servants for the government. The Han first had civil servants from the sons of nobles. After learning about Confucianism, they decided that they needed more qualified worker so they chose employees depending on their ability. Tests were taken to
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Laozi was said to have created the Dao De Jing. Daoism was based on the Chinese idea, Dao. Dao meant “the Way”. Daoism was also built off of nature. Daoist taught to live peaceful like nature. According to Daoism, harmony between people comes from balances the opposite forces of nature, the yin and yang. Too many laws and regulations get in the way of living according to Daoists. “Daoism encouraged rulers to rule less. But Daoism’s more important influence was on Chinese thought, writing, and art. Daoism developed into popular religion” (Frey, Bergez, and Joseph