Question

chinese philosophies (chinese philosophies g.o.)
directions: describe the main ideas and facts we learned about each chinese philosophy.

	confucianism	daoism	legalism
leadership styles	moral leadership via benevolence, ritual and example (monarchs men and li?
how did the philosophy influence certain dynasties?

Explanation:

For each philosophy, key core ideas about leadership and dynastic influence are summarized below:

1. Confucianism: Focuses on moral example and hierarchical respect for leadership. It was embraced by the Han Dynasty, which made it the state ideology, shaping bureaucratic systems and social order for millennia.
2. Daoism: Advocates for leaders to follow the natural way (Dao), acting with minimal interference. It influenced the early Han Dynasty's "Wu Wei" (non-action) policies, which helped restore stability after the Qin Dynasty's harsh rule.
3. Legalism: Emphasizes strict laws, harsh punishments, and centralized control. It was the official philosophy of the Qin Dynasty, enabling rapid unification of China but also leading to rebellion due to its severity.

Answer:

Category	Confucianism	Daoism	Legalism
How did the philosophy influence certain dynasties?	Adopted as state ideology by the Han Dynasty; shaped imperial bureaucracy, education, and social norms for most of imperial China	Guided early Han Dynasty's restorative, low-interference policies; later became a complementary philosophy to Confucianism across dynasties	Became the official philosophy of the Qin Dynasty, enabling rapid unification but contributing to its quick collapse due to excessive harshness; influenced later imperial legal systems