Chinese Philosophy Ancient Chinese Philosophy Han Dynasty (206BC 220BC) Banning all schools of thought except Confucianism Confucianism served as the ideological foundation of the feudal rule throughout the dynasties of China Confucianism was developed by Dong Zhongshu: man is an integral part of nature. The power of the emperors are authorized by heaven 中国概论 Chinese Philosophy • Han Dynasty (206BC - 220BC) – Banning all schools of thought except Confucianism – Confucianism served as the ideological foundation of the feudal rule throughout the dynasties of China – Confucianism was developed by Dong Zhongshu: man is an integral part of nature. – The power of the emperors are authorized by heaven Ancient Chinese Philosophy