Philosophy schools

The view that some moral principles are valid for everyone

The theory that social and cultural phenomena are determined by history

A philosophy which focuses only on the outcomes and effects of processes and situations.

Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with nature

A system of beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius emphasizing inferior-superior relationships and an importance of knowledge

Philosophy of Epicurus, stating that the purpose of life is to look for happiness and peace

to pursue an idea, whether or not it can be achieved--as opposed to a realist.

The philosophy who believed that people should not try to feel joy or sadness

The belief that human beings exist in a purposeless, chaotic universe.

Belief that people were bad by nature and needed to be controlled

A philosophy that blended Confucianism with Buddhism and Daoism

The belief that reason is the chief source of knowledge

Preoccupation with physical comforts and things

An attitude or quality of belief that all people are motivated by selfishness

Prejudice or discrimination based on social class