The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism; Author: Max Weber: Original title: Konfuzianismus und Taoismus: Country: Germany: Language: German: Genre: Sociology. Note: The following article was written as the final paper for Philosophy 102: Asian Philosophies, instructed by Professor Robin Fujikawa, at Kapiolani Community College. Lao-tzu smiles while the Buddha and Confucius wince after they taste-test vinegar. The philosophies of ancient China are summarized in the faces of its three most. What is Confucianism? Confucianism is a way of life taught by Confucius in the 6th–5th century BCE. Taoism, Buddhism, or other religion which Confucians follow. Confucianism and Taoism are both ancient Chinese styles of living. Confucianism believes in setting good examples for others to follow, primarily in 5 key. CONFUCIANISM AND TAOISM. China. 1. China stands alone among the world's great civilizations, having developed in almost total isolation from the rest of the world. Taoism (also called Daoism) is a philosophical, ethical or religious tradition of Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao (also romanized as Dao). Confucianism and Taoism have contrasting views on both religion and politics. However, they stem from a similar goal and have similar beliefs. Daoism stands alongside Confucianism as one of the two great religious/philosophical systems of China. Traditionally traced to the mythical Laozi “Old Philosopher. Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism constitute the essence of the traditional Chinese culture. The relationship among the three has been marked by both contention and.