Ancient Chinese Philosophy Chart Slide/Quote #1: "Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?" -Confucius What is the meaning of this quote? Who wrote this quote and what were they like? Which belief system does this quote belong to and why? Do you agree or disagree with the message of the quote? (Explain your answer) Slide/Quote #2: "A leader is best when people barely know he exists; when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves."- Laozi What is the meaning of this quote? Who wrote this quote and what were they like? Which belief system does this quote belong to and why? Do you agree or disagree with the message of the quote? (Explain your answer) Slide/Quote #3: "A ruler makes use of the majority and neglects the minority, and so he does not devote himself to virtue but to law."-Han Fei Tzu What is the meaning of this quote? Who wrote this quote and what were they like? Which belief system does this quote belong to and why? Do you agree or disagree with the message of the quote? (Explain your answer) Slide/Quote #4: Follow-Up Question Each quote expresses an idea about what type of standard or way of life would lead to an ideal society. In three to four sentences describe what standards you think are needed to create an ideal society?