POLS 1201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Qin Dynasty, Mohism, Taoism
11 Oct 2016
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2nd century bc onwards there was a centralized unification and political authority. Politics that are led by the elite (change is led via this channel) Emperors gave titles to large land masses under their control. Unification of territory and a centralization of authority. 221 bce there was a singular chinese state. Appointment of non hereditary officials to govern provinces. Creation of public works (dams, great wall of china) Legalism: enforcement of law, exercise of power, manipulation of statecraft (keeping morals out of public policy) All these schools of thought contribute to the modern attitudes in china. The religion was centered around humans (social harmony is a main focus of the thinking) Creating ethical models of family and public interaction. Public officials and their election into government is based on merit (civil service exams) Innovations in technology (irrigation systems) gave birth to population growth. Institutionalisation of bureaucracy (continue through and across dynasties) Fleet of ships: treasure voyages, arabian peninsula to southeast.
