Regarding the controversy of the Hundred Schools of Thought ~

During the Spring and Autumn Period, the Hundred Schools of Thought argued. What was the cause? How can we inherit the ideas of Lao Tzu, Xun Shu, and Han Fei?

Answer 1

The Hundred Schools of Thought Contending referred to the intense debate and exchanges between various schools of thought in the Warring States Period in order to compete for academic status and influence. These schools of thought included Confucianism, Taoism, Mohism, Legalism, Militarism, Famous School, Yin-Yang School, and so on. They each emphasized their own ideas and methods, debating and trying to convince each other. This debate lasted for a long time throughout the Warring States Period and became an important period of ancient Chinese ideology and culture.