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Period: 1100 BCE to 221 BCE
Zhou Dynasty
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601 BCE
Lao Tzu Born (Taoism)
Lao Tzu founded Taoism, which emphasizes harmony with nature and innate good in people. -
551 BCE
Confucius Born (Confucianism)
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279 BCE
Han Fei Born (Legalism)
Han Fei was a Legalist philosopher, who is considered to be the face of Chinese Legalism. His work "Han Feizi" is a comprehensive text of Chinese Legalism and includes and adds to the thoughts of previous Legalist scholars. Legalism became the predominant philosophy in the Qin Dynasty. Legalism emphasizes the importance of strict rule of law. Contrary to Taoism, Legalism stated that humans were innately selfish, and had to be treated as such. -
Period: 221 BCE to 206 BCE
Qin Dynasty
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Period: 206 BCE to 220
Han Dynasty
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100 BCE
Paper is invented
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105
Ts'ai Lun begins paper-making industry
