During the Song dynasty, Confucian thinkers blended Buddhism and Dadaism into Confucianism. As a result , Confucianism had broadened its outlook lol this is Anisha Masih
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There was conflict between Confucian scholars and Emperor Qin because they believed different things. The Emperor executed 460 scholars because they went against him.
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Shi Huang considered anything that did not talk about agriculture, medicine, or prophesy useless information. Confucianism texts didn't talk about any of these. He ordered all useless books to be burned. When some Confucian scholars refused to hand over their texts, he ordered them to be executed or buried alive. Shi Huang was very insecure and may have felt threatened by Confucianism.I also have other facts that might be helpful, he executed about 460 Confucian Scholars, the rest were exiled to work on the Great wall.The entire Conflict started at a royal banquet in 213 BC, where a Confucian Scholar criticized the emperor.
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Confucianism and Taoism. Confucianism is for scholars, only!!!! Taoism is for people other then scholars. Scholars are not aloud to study Taoism!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The only branch of Confucianism is Neo-Confucianism. Neo-Confucianism is a form of Confucianism developed during the Song Dynasty, Combing elements of Buddhism and Daoism with traditional Confucianism.
Positive effects of the Renaissance of Confucianism during the Tang-Song era include increased emphasis on ethical conduct and social harmony, fostering a sense of cultural identity and unity. However, negative effects can include the reinforcement of social hierarchy and discrimination against groups deemed outside the Confucian moral framework, such as women and non-Confucian scholars.
Emperor Liu Bang incorporated the teachings and ideas of Confucius into his government. There were Confucian Scholars in his government to help with his decisions.
Han Fei had a more pragmatic and utilitarian attitude towards the past compared to Confucian scholars. While Confucian scholars emphasized reverence for tradition and ancestors, Han Fei focused on using historical examples to understand and manipulate human nature for effective governance. Han Fei believed in using historical lessons to reinforce his legalist approach, while Confucian scholars viewed the past as a source of moral guidance and social harmony.