religion and philoshopy-----2 major philosophers

lao tu and confuscious

lao tu 6 century bce....
for individuals to attain happniess
1- governments should minimize controls over the people
2- individuals should passively accept their lot in life

inidividuials can achieve piece of mind only by practicing humility and announcing wealth and prestige.......
live in simple manner and in harmony with tao...WAY OF NATURE

confuscious-
551-479 bce

to improve society and achieve good govt...he formulatred code of ethical conduct
1 careful tradition for ancient learning
2 reverance for learning
3 cherishing of honesty
4 devotion to parents family and friends
5 obedience to the rule...what u do not want done to you , do not do unto others

he urged indiciduals to participate forcefully into society ...and recommeded vigorous govt action

original stress on tradition- associated with and worship for more than 2000years
confusicnism dominated chinese daily life......

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Title: Early Civilizations
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