Fall of the Han into Chaos and Chinese Philosophies

Fall of the Han Dynasty

Han reigned from 202 B.C. to 220 A.D.

Great economic success, silk road,
rudder, seismometer, paper making, a
golden age for China

Nomads & brutal power struggles of palace

eunuchs -> downfall

Daoism- Based on beliefs that seek harmony with

nature and inner feelings (yin & yang)

Confucianism: from teachings of Confucius

Encouraged people to act in moral ways

Right Relationships (5)

No dynasty for over 350 years!

Father to Son

Chaos and war as groups fight for

dominance

Elder Brother to Younger Brother

Husband to Wife

Natural disasters & food shortages

Ruler to Subject

China = No Fun

Friend to Friend
Buddhism: from teachings of Buddha (Siddhartha
Gautama)

Respect of family and elder generations

Education of people and society

Suffering is a part of life:

Civil service exams

Because we want material things we cant

have
Because we are selfish

Blending of 3 Religions:

Eight Fold Path- rules to stop wanting

Morality is the highest goal a person can reach

Helped people endure suffering after the fall of

the Han -> gain popularity

Morality can be achieved from education

Fall of the Han into Chaos and Chinese Philosophies

Education can be achieved through school,

books, and observation