//podcastplus.net/feed/jessica-records-podcast~e766f3b9 Podcastplus.net Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:34:53 +0000 https://petaleta.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-07-05T22_52_43-07_00.mp3?_=1307140183.3138581 Legalism is the concept that social harmony can only be achieved through strict laws and regulations. Contrary to the Confucian model that society should be reformed through virtue, the Legalist view was based on a belief that humankind was naturally selfish and without strict rules and punishment to curb those natural tendencies, society would be in disarray. A key component to the Legalist way of government was a belief in the "Two Handles". These "Two Handles" were reward and punishment. This method was particularly effective psychologically since it appealed to greed and fear. If someone did well, they would be handsomely rewarded; if someone did wrong, they would be harshly punished. This simple logic would push people to strive for higher achievement, thus contributing to society while discouraging crime because the repurcussions would be severe. Also key to the success of the "Two Handles" was the Legalist assertion that only the ruler should have the power to reward and punish. If the ruler were to gi... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:52:43 +0000 https://petaleta.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-07-05T22_52_43-07_00.mp3?_=1307140183.3138581 https://petaleta.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-07-05T22_40_55-07_00.mp3?_=1307140183.3138554 Daoism came into being during the Warring States Era in response to the chaos and disunity of the times. Instead of preaching reform (like their contemporaries the Legalists and the Confucians), the Daoists chose to withdraw from society. The driving philosophy behind Daoism is that chaos is caused by too much human interference with "The Way". In order for the world to be in harmony, the Daoists believed that one must not try to hard to change things.One of the most famous proponents of Daoism is Lao Tzu, who is credited with writing the "Tao Te Ching", am enduring Chinese classic which is still studied by philosophers today! The book is a collection of proverbs such as "Knowing other is intelligence, knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength, mastering yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich."Over time, Daoism became one of the most popular folk-religions in China. Daoists were in a sense obsessed with finding immortality and this quest ultimately ... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:40:55 +0000 https://petaleta.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-07-05T22_40_55-07_00.mp3?_=1307140183.3138554 https://petaleta.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-07-05T22_25_58-07_00.mp3?_=1307140176.3138521 Podcast corresponding to CPSC Blog #1: Chinese History- ConfusianismConfucianism did not become a part of Chinese state ideology until after Confucius' death, but it is still an integral part of modern Chinese culture. Confucius is best remembered for being a teacher who advocated "human-ness" or "ren". His philosophy stressed the importance of social relationships and social norms, and he believed that people should strive to be virtuous. The social norms (filial piety, for example) he advocated are still evident in day-to-day Chinese life. Confucius believed that people were inherently good but their environment (poverty, war, economic climate) could drive them to do evil things and commit crimes. Although Confucius never held office (his ideas were not popular with rulers during is lifetime), he had developed many ideas pertaining to the role of the ruler and of state governance. He believed that a ruler should lead by positive example and exercise virtue in order to rule effectively. Laws and punishments ... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:25:58 +0000 https://petaleta.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-07-05T22_25_58-07_00.mp3?_=1307140176.3138521