The basic features of ancient Chinese philosophy.ppt

The basic features of ancient Chinese philosophy Angelina Stress on spiritual existence Ancient Chinese philosophers studied different kinds of philosophical problems based on reality and existence ,but all of them paid attention to the study of existence. Stress on practice To prefer it is better than only to know it .To delight in it is better than merely to prefer it. —— 知之者不如好之者，好之者不如乐之者 Stress on morality Essentially, every school of ancient Chinese philosophy was a kind of moral philosophy . Stress on harmony Opportunities vouchsafed by Heaven are less important than terrestrial advantages, which in turn are less important than the unity among people. ——天时不如地利，地利 不如人和 Stress on intuition Ancient Chinese philosophy did not adhere to formal rules of structure and system in thought and often resulted in fragmented thoughts written on paper .It was through intuition and reflection on life’s experiences that philosophical ideas were formed. * Loyalty Filial piety *