- "Chinese philosophy originates in the Spring and Autumn period and Warring States period."
It includes the works of Confucius, Lao Tzu, and other ancient Chinese thinkers. The emphasis is on morality, ethics, and the proper way to live.
Confucianism: A philosophy that emphasizes the importance of personal morality, social order, and relationships based on virtue and respect.
Daoism: A philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with the natural world and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment through quiet contemplation.
Legalism: A philosophy that emphasizes strict adherence to the rule of law and the use of punishment to maintain social order.
Mohism: A philosophy that emphasizes universal love and the rejection of war and violence.
Yin and Yang: A concept used in Chinese philosophy to describe the dualistic nature of the universe and the complementary balance between opposing forces.
Five Elements: A concept used in Chinese philosophy to describe the fundamental building blocks of the natural world: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.
Confucian Ethics: A set of virtues and principles based on Confucian philosophy, including benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and sincerity.
The Analects: A collection of sayings and teachings attributed to the philosopher Confucius.
The Tao Te Ching: A classic text of Daoist philosophy, attributed to the sage Laozi.
The I Ching: A book of divination that also serves as a text on Chinese philosophy, including concepts such as yin and yang and the five elements.
The Zhuangzi: A collection of stories and essays that reflect key Daoist concepts such as spontaneity, naturalness, and wu-wei.
The Four Books and Five Classics: A collection of Confucian texts that were traditionally used to educate scholars in Chinese society.
Chinese cosmology: The study of the universe as described by Chinese philosophy, including concepts such as the three realms (heaven, earth, and humanity) and the cycles of yin and yang.
Chinese metaphysics: The study of the underlying principles and concepts that govern the natural world according to Chinese philosophy.
Chinese medicine: A system of medicine that is rooted in Chinese philosophy and emphasizes the balance of yin and yang in the body.
Confucianism: Emphasizes on ethics and social morality, advocating for good governance, family values, and personal conduct for the betterment of society.
Taoism: Philosophy of living in harmony with nature, emphasizing simplicity and non-action.
Legalism: Strict adherence to laws and regulations, advocating for strict punishment and clear rules to maintain social order.
Mohism: Emphasizes on universal love and impartiality, advocating for social equality and minimized warfare.
Yin-Yang: Philosophy of dualism, emphasizing on the complementary nature of opposing forces in the universe.
School of Names (Mingjia): Stresses on language as the primary source of truth and knowledge, focusing on linguistic analysis to uncover philosophical concepts.
School of Military Affairs (Bingjia): Emphasizes on the art of war, advocating for strategic planning and tactical maneuvers to win battles.
School of Agriculture (Nongjia): Stresses on agriculture as the foundation of society, advocating for practical methods and technologies to improve farming and food production.
School of Diplomacy (Shijia): Seeks to develop a comprehensive and systematic approach to foreign relations, emphasizing on strategic thinking and cultural understanding.
School of Music (Yuejia): Emphasizes on the transformative power of music, advocating for the role of music as a tool for moral education and emotional expression.
- "Significant intellectual and cultural developments."
- "Elements of Chinese philosophy have existed for several thousand years."
- "The I Ching (the Book of Changes), an ancient compendium of divination, which dates back to at least 672 BCE."
- "It was during the Warring States era."
- "Confucianism, Legalism, and Taoism."
- "Agriculturalism, Mohism, Chinese Naturalism, and the Logicians."
- "Even in modern society, Confucianism is still the creed of etiquette for Chinese society."
- No direct quote. The "Hundred Schools of Thought" is associated with the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period.
- "Some can be found in the I Ching (the Book of Changes), an ancient compendium of divination."
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- "Confucianism, Legalism, and Taoism."
- "Agriculturalism, Mohism, Chinese Naturalism, and the Logicians."
- "Confucianism is still the creed of etiquette for Chinese society."
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- "Significant intellectual and cultural developments."
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