1.  Confucianism

Confucianism was centered on the proper balance of good relationships among civilizations and people and committed towards religion.  Confucius believed through proper and well executed relationships would promote a better way of life in civilizations.  Every relationship had someone who was superior and responsible for properly mentoring and guiding such a person.  There were many varieties of relationships but what stayed constant was that one who was older and more powerful would be dominant in this relationship.  Confucius prioritized family relationships and often associated politics with family, emphasizing the relationship between the family and the state.  Politically, the monarch was the state and his family were the people he governed.  This relationship allowed the superior figure to treat others well and with respect.  These series of relationships were to bring structure and peace to a society.  If a ruler had failed to complete his moral obligations to his people, the people were given the right to rebel.  Another aspect of Confucianism is enriching others through education and tradition.  Confucius strongly encouraged the practice of religion and the connection of religion to make one a better person.  He also wished that rulers prompt education by inspiring his people through personal rule, moral example, and even meditation while he was interacting with others in political matters.  

2. Daoism

Daoism revolved around making decisions and living one's life in relation to the flow of nature.  Daoism believed that if people strayed from the proper course of nature it would lead to violence and pain.  Instead of influencing a way to avert violence, daoists simply rejected it and stood against it.  Daoists were much more extreme in their rebellious views towards violence and considered it the ultimate action of defying nature.  It also avoided concern of material things such as civilization and politics because these things are artificial and morals are what people should be mainly concerned of.  Daoism stressed the absence of action and desire since it is not in accordance with nature and can only lead to suffering.  Daoists were not in favor of ritual and convinced others to simply follow their own path.  They also supported silence instead of speech due to it following the proper paths of nature.

3.  Legalism

Legalism was purely a system fueled by power and higher authority.  It was a technique used by powerful political figures to create a fully rational civilization and to increase economic progress and military strength.  They discipline all people they governed and structured their lives for them purely in the interest of the state.  Legalists persuaded farmers and soldiers through force and propaganda to persevere for their country.   Laws were put in place to ensure maximum yield and military victories.  Rewards were few and gruesome threats always possible if a citizen wasn't performing his duties the way he or she should be.