Confucianism in Japan and China The Japanese people had little civilization of their own until, during the fourth century AD, they began to have contact with the Chinese. ... China's civilization is very ancient. ... In 221 BC China was united under the Ch'in dynasty. ... They especially wanted to establish a strong central government like China's, but they also adopted many aspects of Chinese culture. ... Soon Japan sent missions to China to develop good relations and to bring back Chinese literature and philosophy. ...

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" The word Jen, which can be best translated as "humaneness," also meaning "humanity," "benevolence," "goodness," or "virtue," is best used to describe the main idea of Confucianism. ... In China the origin of Taoism, it is practiced both as philosophy and religion. ... The Chinese religion of Taoism was founded by Lao Tzu, the details of whose life are shrouded in uncertainty, mystery, and legend. ... Taoism is primarily restricted to China, where it is one of the officially recognized. ... In this first sense, therefore, Tao can be known only through mystical insight, and cannot be t...

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Taoism was one of many ancient philosophies and religious beliefs that had rooted in Chinese customs and universal views. Taoism originated in China more than 2000 years ago, and it can be translated as "the way". ... Legalism China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di was one of main Legalism thinkers. Qin Shi Huangdi was the first emperor to unite China. ...

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