VIC101H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Kuomintang, Far-Left Politics
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Confucius had 3000 followers (both physical and non-physical: had 72 disciples. Laozu and confucius represented 2 different approaches to life: laozu focus on the way. Broad way in which human should walk: confucius interested in particular ways of governing people. Shaping people"s mind in terms of education and ethics. How to be a virtuous, righteous, person. Confucius" readings are practical and straight forwards tells you what to and what not to do. Both their work are regarded of highly. Ever since confucius" time kings, emperor, modern governments, 1911 last emperor was driven out of the forbidden city: important date in modern chinese history. Nationalist party is the ruler in taiwan right now: were defeated by the communist party, 1946-1950: civil war in china. Wwii japan occupied mainland china and taiwan: made them speak japanese and forbid residents to speak chinese.