1. Ancient Chinese Belief Systems 05/31/11

6. 1. Ruler Subject 2. Father Son 3. Husband Wife 4. Older Brother Younger Brother 5. Friend Friend 5 Principle Relationships

7. Differences in Cultures INDIA 1. Brahmin CHINA 1. Scholar-Gentry 2. Kshatriyas 2. Peasants 3. Vaishyas 4. Sudras 3. Artisans 4. Merchants Untouchables Soldiers Imperial Nobility Domestic Slaves

12. Legalism : Man and Law and Order

14. FOCUS: Man’s relationship with his environment (not society) Taoism Lao Zi - founder

17. The Uniqueness of Daoism How is a man to live in a world dominated by chaos, suffering, and absurdity?? Confucianism --> Moral order in society. Legalism --> Rule by harsh law & order. Daoism --> Freedom for individuals and less govt. to avoid uniformity and conformity.

18. What's Your Philosophy of Life?

19. Explain…

21. Taoist Philosophy From “Winnie the Pooh” A clever mind is not a heart. "Rabbit's clever," said Pooh thoughtfully. "Yes," said Piglet. "Rabbit's clever." "And he has Brain." "Yes," said Piglet, "Rabbit has Brain." There was a long silence. "I suppose," said Pooh, "that that's why he never understands anything." There is more to knowing than just being correct. "Lot's of people talk to animals," said Pooh. "Maybe, but..." "Not very many listen , though," he said. "That's the problem," he added. The wise know their limitations; the foolish do not. Roo and Tigger were walking along the forest one morning, and Tigger was talking about all the things that Tiggers can do.... "I can swim," said Roo. "I fell into the river, and I swimmed. Can Tiggers swim?" "Of course they can. Tiggers can do everything.“ "Can they climb trees better than Pooh?" asked Roo, stopping under the tallest Pine Tree, and looking up at it. "Climbing trees is what they do best," said Tigger. "Much better than Poohs." And the next thing they knew, they were stuck in the tallest pine tree.

22. Who Are You? Life is Fun doesn't know his limitations Knowledge for the sake of Complaining About Something Knowledge for the sake of Appearing Wise Knowledge of Being Clever

23. “Healing and the Mind: the Mystery of Chi”

24. Pre Class: According to the 3 Chinese philosophers we studied, how is a stable society created and maintained? 05/31/11