China and India have many philosophical schools of thought. There are multiple similarities and myriad differences. While China has a broad range of thoughts regarding eternal salvation and everyday governance, India has a narrower approach. The differences are striking and the similarities are few and far between. Each nation has a distinctly different school of thought, which ultimately led to the creation of today's societies. China has many different schools of thought, most of which are based on or agree with each other. One of the constant schools of thought is the Mandate of Heaven. The Mandate is present in many different dynasties throughout China's history. It was created during the Zhou Dynasty and is based on the ideology of Confucianism. It conveys the message that a ruler must follow the will of Tjan (god). If a ruler does not follow his will, the leader will be overthrown and a worthy ruler will be installed. In addition to the Mandate of Heaven, several schools of thought were created such as Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, and Mohism. Confucianism is based on relationships. It emphasizes correct moral, social, political and religious conduct. The five relationships you must maintain, even to remain steadfast with the Mandate of Heaven, are ruler to ruled, father to son, husband to wife, older brother to younger brother, and friend to friend. Another philosophical thought, which takes a completely different approach to life from Confucianism, is Taoism. It is based on non-action. The fundamental belief of Taoism is that human attempts to make the world better ultimately make it worse. We should instead base our lives on softness and spontaneity. We shouldn't worry about... middle of paper... by God. In India, dharma is very similar to the Mandate of Heaven. It recognizes the idea that there is a predetermined order in the world that we must follow, otherwise bad things (karma) will happen. Mohism is also very similar to Jainism as both religions emphasize peace and love between each other. However, unlike India, Chinese philosophies are not based on works aimed at achieving salvation. There is no caste system and you are not required to complete works to achieve your salvation. Furthermore, in India, unlike China, there is no legalistic school of thought with the ideals that it is necessary to authoritatively govern society to achieve results. Both companies have their advantages and disadvantages, but one thing is for sure. The ideals and thoughts of the ancient civilizations of these nations have carried forward and helped shape the modern remnants of their existence.