HUMA 1400 Study Guide - Zhou Dynasty, Junzi, Taoism
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Han dynasty from modest family of commoners removed most unpopular features of centralized government. + lessened the burdens on the people. set up his capital at chang"an. Han feizi: had studied with confucian master xunzi displeased with the government the laws of legalists designed to constrain officials as to regulate common people. Become junzi, defining a man of moral cultivation rather than men of noble birth. Should advise his ruler the best way to govern. Ren was the ultimate virtue, a person of humanity that cares about others. South of the four states to try and gain the most power over course of spring and autumn period. Warring states invented crossbow for foot soldiers. + after leaving lu, wandered in searching for a ruler who would follow his advice perceived perfect society as people devoted themselves to fulfilling their roles. Saw values in family ties filial piety = obedience of children to parents.
