Section 4.1 The Emergence of New Philosophies in China

Please read this short article to get a sense of how the “three teachings”—Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism—were perceived in classical China.

Please read the entirety of both articles in order to get a sense of the characteristics of the later Zhou (Chou) culture.

Please read the entire webpage to get a sense for the teachings of Confucius as well as general understanding of how the classical Chinese state embraced these principles.

Confucius and "Confucian Tradition" Links to an external site.

Please read the entire article to understand the life, thought, and times of Confucius.

Please read the entire article to get a sense of Taoist philosophy in China.

Please read the entire webpage in order to get a sense of the origins and main tenets of Daoist philosophy.

Please read the entire webpage to get a sense of the main tenets of Buddhism, its origins in India, and its role in Chinese history.

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