A Look at China’s Cultural Issues

The past and present of china are very similar. What has happened in past Chinese societies in the last 2,000 years seems to be repeating it. Ch'ing Dynasty, over 2200 years ego, have come back, being repeated by the current regimen. In the Ch'in Dynasty as in Chou, Han and in the present. Confucianism is part of the Chinese social discipline and the way of the life, also agriculture's was heavily depended on all regiments, even-though China has begun to urbanize. China had faced corruption since the first dynasty. As, By BC 475 In Shang dynasty the economy as in based in agriculture and bronze metallurgy, and urban development. But since the development of the agriculture as more productive, the Shang system forced farmers to pay taxes in order support him in the military labor.

The Rise and Fall of Dynasties

'A Look at China’s Cultural Issues'

The commoner reject this and made rebellions, therefore the Shang dynasty become cruel, immoral and tyrant because they also wants to control everything in the empire. But, by (221 bc) the Shang dynasty faced the last rebellion, in King Wen found the Chou dynasty which believed that heaven gave a mandate to rule, which sanctioned the political authority of the kings. During this dynasty the laws were in based of uniform regulations, they were well-field system, also during this dynasty the Confucianism has began, with Master Kong (K'ung, Confucius, 551-479 B.C.) he did not intend to found a new religion, but to interpret and try to revived the unnamed religion of the Zhou (Chou) dynasty, under which many people thought the ancient system of religious rule was bankrupt. Confucius, believed that the basis lay in Zhou religion, in its statecraft were the bases of sound policy, which, he call "rituals" (the actions beyond the formal sacrifices and religious ceremonies.) Confucianism was represent the emergent class of the administrators and advisers that now were needed to help the ruling aristocracy deal with the complicated problems of domestic administration and interstate relations. Also he was the affirmation of accepted Values and norms of behavior in primary social institutions and basic human relationship. Confucius ethical vision ran against the grain of the legalistic mind of set of his day. Chou dynasty collapsed in 256 bc. Shih Huang Ti become as emperor of the Ch'in (Qin) dynasty, which first unified the nation in 221 B.C. This dynasty adopted landholding private, and taxation were enforced equally and impersonally, but the wall building and other public works made the Ch'in dynasty increasing the taxation emperor of the Ch'in dynasty, which first unified the nation. This dynasty adopted landholding private, and taxation were enforced equally and impersonally, but the wall building and other public works made the Ch'in dynasty increasing the taxation in based of repression of ideas; this dynasty was anti-intellectual, anti-Confucianism; in addition, the literate classes were alienated by government policies of thought control, particularly the burning of books. therefore in (207 bc). Liu pang proclaimed himself emperor, founding the Han dynasty; he tried to follow in the footsteps of Qin. The Han at the beginning changed some of unfair laws and taxes. As some laws were abolished; taxes were reduced; in order to lessen tension of masses. Also promoted economy. But The Han Empire began to fall apart as large landholding families taking advantage weakness imperial government. In addition; all kinds taxes were placed farmers ensure monopolize or become too much stronger than others citizens those eras. The Han dynasty also re-introduced ideas Confucianism main school thought. These ideas sound provide people jobs titles according skills merit not their lineage. So test find best civil servants was adopted. The Han dynasty had faced corruption.

Corruption Through Time

Also, in present Farmer's were/are fed up with taxes corruption local communist party as we can clearly see article New York Times from January 8.

Regimes from both past present wanted attain state total control with help strong police forces help control any disagreements revels With quote official china ideals how needs state outweigh individuals needs official exact words strength is gained through unity but rivers state will decide what is best decision In Han dynasty during Ch'ang period sacrifice for benefit state was new very important An example period from AD 9 23 Wang Mang was murder when he tried establish reform every citizen will have equal political economic social civil rights As present January 8 Zhang Huangli was murder fighting his rights At one time China commerce duly benefited state feeling disagreement come over people who saw thought government using products farmers not rewarding them recognizing them Disagreements China have continued grow according New York Times article Wanting total control feeling Dissents will cause more problems future.

Dissent Against Authority

The feelings disagreements dissent will feed problems china's agriculture Violence problems needed prevented much possible An example these problems how Chinese dynasty feel apart after being same situation seeing history repeat Overview Confucius China culture Recently both china abroad interest Confucius has increased markedly there has been growing study discussion this philosophy Studying Confucius helps one understand Chinese history culture From 140 B.C years ago went Emperor Wudi western dynasty decided make country's orthodox philosophy until founding 1949 People's Republic confuciaism was whit one two interruptions mainstay Chinese thought Its influence pervaded all strata society penetrated every field activity court politics every day life common people It is obvious therefore understand China one has understand Confucius Some Confucius' ideas may beneficial useful today for China world Although he born 2,500 years ego his views morality education self-cultivation mean harmony subjects could considered have lasting value Some contemporary philosophers regard confucianism one key factors rapid development some East Asian countries regions possible solution many problems besetting world today.

The Enduring Influence of Confucianism

Confucianism was for long time one main constituents Chinese culture In turn Chinese culture one major forces determined orientation Chinese history.

The cultural development Chinese nation has never been interrupted something like cannot be said about many other ancient civilizations Although border ethnic groups more than once ruled all part China nevertheless failed alter Chinese culture any fundamental way On contrary conquerors themselves conquered by Chinese culture These serves show military occupation political control eventually had give way cultural superiority To conclude today both develop developing country confronted multitude problems culture very important one Without advanced culture nation hard prossed build advanced economical political systems indeed retain them long even if already exist.