Interactive Concept Map – Chapter 09: Putting it All Together

1. In the traditional Chinese view of the world, why is "Social Harmony" so important to "Politics" and "Society?"

2. What is "the Way?"

3. What concrete applications did Chinese philosophers come up with for social and political harmony? What is the role of the emperor in this system?  Bureaucrats?

4. Analyze Confucianism, Legalism and Daoism using the concept map as a model. Why is the group and collective action more important than the individual in social and political affairs? How does this compare to ancient Greek civilization?