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- Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism are considered the “three pillars” of ancient Chinese society.
- As philosophies and religions, they not only influenced spirituality, but also government, science, the arts, and social structure.
- Though their specific beliefs and teachings have occasionally been at odds with each other, there has been much room for overlap.
- Instead of one tradition taking over and pushing the others out, the three philosophies have influenced society alongside each other, changed each other, and at times blended together.
- Understanding the unique interplay between these three traditions gives great insight into ancient Chinese society, as well as modern times.
