It was during the Chou dynasty (1028-256 B.C) that the earliest philosophers, poets and historians were notice. It was during this period that China enjoyed an extraordinary period of the flowering of the human mind. All minds that were considered to be wise would propound theories and openly argue such ways. Each philosopher was seeking a prince who would put their way into practice.

China’s philosophical age was ushered in during a complex period of change and innovation. Most of the problems where related to economic and social force, which gave way ultimately to a prolonged period of thought and speculation to somehow address these problems with real life answers. Since most of the philosophers of that time considered all problems to be political. The objec

Most of the teachings of Confucius are contained in the Analects. The Analects contain twenty books each consisting of sentence or paragraph- length sayings of the master which were all recorded by his people. Confucius teaching could be noted in a manner that focused on unselfishness, deference towards others, courtesy and loyalty to family and prince. Confucianism in itself is more concerned with personal ethics and morality. Confucius had little concern with the spirit-world and supernatural. It says so clearly in Analects VII:20 “ The master did not talk about the will of heaven or the prodigies or disorders of nature”, Analects XI:2 “Did not talk about spirits. Confucius, “How can there be any proper service of spirits until living men have been properly served?” Therefore Confucius or better yet Confucianism could be summarized as a way of life which focused more on the moral and ethical problems of man’s relationship towards his fellow man. And this is the quintessence of his teaching.

Mans very own self awareness defines one state of consciousness and this is the focus in which the practice of Taoism consist of. In more practical terms Taoism provides a way of live adapted to suit any individual by way of incorporating techniques from the physical and the meditative. Many Taoists believe this having this approach towards life keeps you hea

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