WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the main difference between Daoism and Legalism?
A
Nature vs. Science
B
Hierarchy vs. Equality
C
Harmony vs. Obedience
D
Virtue and Integrity vs. Rules and Punishments
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simply put, Daoist harmony is: (1) based on the yin-yang oneness, (2) the way it is (natural), (3) wei-wu-wei (or nonintervention), (4) water-like characters, (5) love for peace, and (6) tolerance and appreciation of differences. When we say Daoism, it means harmony and it means inclusion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Daoism advocated that the individual should follow a mysterious force, called The Way (dao), of the universe, and that all things were one. Legalism held that humans were inherently bad and needed to be kept in line by a strong state. According to Legalism, the state was far more important than the individual.

Detailed explanation-3: -Daoism and Legalism are similar in the fact that they both believe the leader should practice non-action and emptiness, believe that there should be a natural …show more content…

Detailed explanation-4: -The important Taoist principles are inaction, simplicity and living in harmony with nature.

Detailed explanation-5: -Confucianism encourages active relationships and a very active government as a fundamentally good force in the world; Daoism encourages a simple, passive existence, and little government interference with this pursuit. Despite these differences, many Chinese found them compatible, hence practiced both simultaneously.

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