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160 | Edward Slingerland on Confucianism, Daoism, and Wu Wei

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Focus on Nature, Individuality, and Family in Philosophies

The Daoists focus more on nature and personal ways of navigating the world, unlike the Confucians who emphasize society and relationships. Family holds a central role in Daoism, but the emphasis is on natural relations rather than Confucian filial piety. Additionally, the philosopher Yang Zhu appears as an early individualist in ancient China, valuing personal preservation, natural life, and experiencing pleasure.

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