1. Assign students who are guilty of violent behavior around

the school a “big brother” or “big sister” who is a

respected older student from another grade. The big

brother or sister would teach the student how to behave

properly.

2. Allow students who are guilty of fighting or bullying to go

unpunished, hoping that eventually they will learn from their

mistakes and correct their behavior.

3. Have school authorities put in writing rules about

unacceptable behavior and assign harsh punishments for

violating the rules. For example, students caught fighting

will be expelled.

•Your answer says a lot about your

philosophy on life!

•A philosophy is a way of

thinking and living your

life.

• The Ancient Chinese felt like they

needed a new way to structure

their lives because of all the chaos

and fighting that happened

(Warring States Period).

Philosophy ConfucianismDaoism

(Taoism)Legalism

Founder

Teachings/

Practices

Influence

Symbol

Philosophy Confucianism

Founder Confucius

Teachings/

Practices

Wanted a peaceful and just society.

People should act properly.

Five basic relationships

Rulers should set a good example and be kind,

honest, wise, faithful, and treat their people well.

Influence

Wrote The Analects

The religion Confucianism developed from teachings.

Government workers were hired based on ability.

Major influence on culture.

Symbol

Philosophy Daoism (Taoism)

Founder Laozi

Teachings/

Practices

People gain happiness and peace by living in

harmony with nature.

Harmony is a balance of the yin and yang.

The best rulers rule the least.

Influence

Encouraged rulers to rule less harshly.

Influenced Chinese thought, writing, and art.

Symbol

Philosophy Legalism

Founder Hanfeizi

Teachings/

Practices

People are selfish.

Rulers must have absolute power and military

might.

Rulers should establish strict laws and enforce

rewards and punishments.

Influence

Immediate influence on the Qin Dynasty who

used strict rules and laws and harsh

punishments.

Symbol

•The law must severely

punish any unwanted

action, while at the same

time rewarding those who

follow it.

•Legalism

•The strength of a nation

derives from the

integrity of the home.

•Confucianism

•A leader is best when people barely

know he exists, not so good when

people obey and acclaim him, worst

when they despise him. But of a

good leader, who talks little, when

his work is done, his aim fulfilled,

they will say, “We did this

ourselves.”

•Daoism

• In a country well governed,

poverty is something to be

ashamed of. In a country badly

governed, wealth is something

to be ashamed of.

•Confucianism

•Laws should reward those

who obey them and

punish accordingly those

who dare to break them.

•Legalism

•Govern a great nation as

you would cook a small

fish. Don’t overdo it.

•Daoism

• What philosophy do your parents or

guardians have? Give one example to

provide evidence.