Post date: Jan 9, 2014 11:10:29 PM
Journal
Based on our readings, which philosophy do you find more appealing, Confucianism or Daoism? Explain at least two specific beliefs or ideas that made you choose that philosophy.
Reviewed Daoism, Confucianism, legalism
Assigned write your own maxim. See below.
Maxim or Anecdote Assignment
1. Your assignment is to write your own maxim or anecdote in the style of the Taoist anecdotes or the analects.
2. Your maxim or anecdote should make some kind of a point about life and how people should live it.
3. It can be based on Daoism or Confucian thought, but it does not have to be. It can be based on other philosophies or your own ideas.
What you will turn in:
1. Your maxim or anecdote written or typed neatly on a sheet of paper. You are encouraged to decorate and or illustrate the maxim/anecdote as well.
2. On the back or on another paper you will include a 1 paragraph explanation of your maxim/anecdote that more completely explain the point. This paragraph should also either explain HOW your point of view is similar to Daoism or Confuciansim OR HOW it is different.
Due date: Monday, January 13th.