Question

To what extent is the Chinese influence reflected in the fields of philosophy and literature.

Answer 1

Philosophy and literature of the Chinese.

1. Chinese poets and philosophers such as Lao Tze, Confucius, Mencius, MoTi (Mot Zu) and Tao Chien contributed to the development of Chinese civilization.
2. Sun-Tzu, a military strategist, wrote the work called Art of War.
3. The Spring and Autumn Annals is the official chronicle of the state, at the time.
4. The Yellow Emperor’s Canon of Medicine is considered China’s earliest written book on medicine.
5. It was codified during the time of Han Dynasty.
6. Lao Tze was the master archive keeper of Chou state.
7. He was the founder of Taoism. He argued that desire is the root cause of all evils
8. Confucius was famous among the philosophers.
9. He was a political reformer. His name means Kung the master.
10. He insisted on cultivation of one’s own personal life.
11. He said, “If personal life is cultivated, family life is regulated; and once family life is regulated, national life is regulated.”
12. Mencius was another well known Chinese philosopher.
13. He travelled throughout China and offered his counsel to the rulers.