Discussion:
The 5 Elements: Essential Aspects of Taoism and Confucius
Q1: What are five basic elements in traditional Chinese belief?
Q2: Describe the origins of Daoism (Taoism) and identify its key teachings (in particular, the Dao).
Q3: Describe key events in the life of Confucius and evaluate the role of Confucianism in contemporary East Asian societies.
An introduction to the founding texts of Taoism / Daoism and 3 of the central teachings found within the Taoist school of philosophy - Natural Vs Human, 'Actionless Action', Relativity-ism.
A brief examination of 2 factors that influenced the life of Confucius and the legacy he left.