Chinese thought was very transitional. It consisted of views of highly learned, wise men. One view over time changed and began to be part of another view and then that view undergone changes when a new leader came into power and became part of the following view and so on. Primarily these views of thought of the Chinese were not concerned with God and the after life. These views did vary from philosopher to philosopher, but ultimately never involved information of an after life or a God. Some known, learned, men who thought of these way were Confusius, Mencius, Xunzi, and Laozi. These men were philosophers and had different beliefs and feelings for the human race.

Confucius (551-479 B.C.) addressed the problem of political and social order in a straight forward and self-conscious way. His disciples called him Kong Fuzi or “The Master Philosopher Kong.” He insisted on beliefs and principles which frequently clashed with state policy. When he past away, his student put together a book of all of his sayings and teachings. It is called the Analects. From it we find out that he didn’t address abstr

Mencius (372-289 B.C.) was a very wise man. He strongly believed that mankind was good. He argued governmental policies that would benefit man as a whole. He held in high regard the Confucian policy of ren or having an attitude of kindness. Mencius agreed with light taxes, less wars, education, harmony and cooperation. Being naively optimistic of human nature there was need of improvement.

Xunzi (298-238 B.C.) was also a very educated man. He was very fond of the Confucian policy li which means, to have proper conduct of properties and rights. Xunzi believed that humans pursued their own interests no matter what effects their actions had on others. Xunzi followed strong social discipline and had a standard form of conduct. It seemed as though he was a little stricter. Even though Xunzi had a believed that all humans were selfish, he still felt that they were willing to change.

use philosophical questions because he thought they wouldn’t help to solve the political and social problems of his day. He believed a good government should fill official positions with individuals who were both well educated and extraordinary conscientious. Confucius took a broad view of

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