Intellectual+China


 * Intellectual: **

Qin: Han:
 * Qin used a Legalist mode of though.
 * Legalism basically said that all humans were bad at their very core, and it was the governments job to make rules that reigned the people in. Humans could be improved through education and hard laws.
 * Daoism, the religion of the Han dynasty, was an internal religion. Daoism supported meditation and internal criticism. Daoism suggested that if everyone was at peace with themselves internally, the input required from the government would be minimal.
 * The Mencius mode of thought was the opposite of the legalist mode of thought. Mencius believed that all humans were good at their core. The government was there to bring out that internal goodness that was present in all people. One of his most important philosophies was that the people had a right to overthrow oppressive and incompetent rulers.
 * Confucianism was the mode of thought that gave birth to the other three. Confucianism thought that the government was there to serve society, not themselves. It also suggests that anyone can become great, no matter their previous circumstances. You must respect your superiors, respect your friends, respect the bond between father and son, elder brother and younger brother, and the bond between husband and wife. If these 5 links were respected and valued, input from government would be minimal.

**Philosophy:** || **Confucius:** || **Mencius:** || **Legalism/Xunzi:** || **Daoism/Laozi:** || Main teachings, ideas, and principles. || 5 links: Father and son, husband and wife, older brother and younger brother, friend and friend, ruler and subject. Education was important. Small group of men rule. Any man can rule. || Humans are good at their core. The people have a right to overthrow corrupt leaders. Common people are the basis for political power. The political system is for helping the people be their best. || Humans are inclined to be lazy, evil and selfish. Humans will try to harm each other. Government, education, and strong laws are needed to stop selfish behavior. Don’t let the people have power, only the government. || Little use for government or absolute ethical prescriptions. Believed that wise rulers and honest administrators made a happy kingdom. || leadership qualities? || They serve society, not themselves. Highly educated and cultured. || A leader that seeks to understand the people. || Someone who respects the laws and can enforce them on the government. || Be at peace with oneself, and do not exert your will unfairly over others. || order? || Respect the five links and social order will follow. || Have a fair and wise leader. || Make sure that the laws are well constructed and enforced. || If every person was at peace with themselves, the government would not have to do anything. ||
 * **Schools of Chinese**
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 * What are the ideal
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