Ancient Chinese Philosophy

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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.
- "Chinese philosophy originates in the Spring and Autumn period and Warring States period."
- "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."
- No direct quote.
- "Confucianism, Legalism, and Taoism."
- "Agriculturalism, Mohism, Chinese Naturalism, and the Logicians."
- "Confucianism is still the creed of etiquette for Chinese society."
- No direct quote.
- No direct quote.
- No direct quote.
- "Significant intellectual and cultural developments."
- No direct quote.
- No direct quote.