The document discusses the teachings of Confucius and Taoism. Confucius, who lived after the Zhou Dynasty in China, believed rulers should treat people with kindness and respect. He taught that people should respect their parents and rulers, and treat others as they would like to be treated. Taoism originated around 300 BC from the Book of Tao written by Lao-Tzu, and its core belief is that everything arises from the Tao, or the natural order of the universe, and people should live simply in harmony with nature.

3. Confucius Lived after the Zhou Dynasty China’s first philosopher and teacher Spent time thinking of ways to improve China’s society Rulers should treat people with respect, kindness and love. Teachings of Confucius ignored while he was alive, however his ideas spread throughout Asia as time went on.–Known as Confucianism

4. Confucius Believed in Filial Piety-showing respect towards parents Rulers should treat people with respect, kindness and love. Teachings of Confucius ignored while he was alive, however his ideas spread throughout Asia as time went on.–Known as Confucianism

5. What Confucius Believed Rulers Should be Kind People Should respect their rulers as they do their parents People should treat others as they would like to be treated (Golden Rule)

6. Daoism (Taoism)

8. Beginning of Taoism 300 b.c. “ Book of Tao” –written by Loa-Tuz Everything from Universe Arises from Tao

9. Beginning of Taoism 300 b.c. “ Book of Tao” –written by Loa-Tuz Everything from Universe Arises from Tao

10. Beginning of Taoism 300 b.c. “ Book of Tao” –written by Loa-Tuz Everything from Universe Arises from Tao

11. Beliefs…. “Tao” is a silent, pure, all-powerful force that existed before Heaven and Earth Everything from universe arises from Tao Find True Peace: live in harmony with nature by living simple lives. Not Acting in anger.

12. Immortality Possible for humans to attain immortality: Worship special set of gods whom Taoists believe used to live on earth.

13. Confucius Taoism Education is Important A Philosophy Golden Rule Filial Piety Tao= The “Way” A Religion Live in Harmony with Nature Accept life as it is