2.  How does the concept of Yin and Yang affect the way the Chinese viewed the world and life? 

Smith P. 154-167
3.  Why is Confucius considered to be the supreme editor of Chinese culture? 

4.  Briefly summarize some of the rival answers to the problem of social 
anarchy in China.  What is your view of them? 

  P. 167-180
5.  What is meant by the concept of Deliberate Tradition?  How does this differ from spontaneous tradition? 

6.  Which of the 5 concepts is most crucial to Confucius’ philosophy?  Why? What is your evaluation of the value of these concepts?  Use specific examples. 
 

8.  How has Confucianism affected modern China and East Asia?  Are these traits beneficial or not?  Why? 

P. 196-207
9.  What is Tao?   Why are you having a hard time explaining this? 

10.  Describe the type of person who would most likely be drawn to each of the three approaches to Taoism. 

P. 207-218
11.  What is Creative Quietude (Wu Wei)?  How is it opposed to Confucianism? 

12.  If you wanted to “become” a Taoist what are some of the things you would probably believe?  How would your life be different from the way it is now? 

13.  Write what you think the most puzzling, or relevant, or meaningful 
question to you about Taoism.  Take a stab at answering your question.