EAST ASIAN CIVILIZATION: A Debate Between Confucianism and Daoism.

HERE IS TEXTBOOK CITATION: Patricia Ebrey, Anne Walthall, and James Palais, Pre-Modern East Asia: to 1800; A Cultural, Social, and Political History, 3rd ed. (New York: Houghton Mifflin, 2013). ISBN: 978-1-133-60651-2Writing Assignment (Term Paper) Description:Write a succinct, six to eight pages, typewritten, double-spaced essay on the following topic. Sketch a debate between a Confucian scholar and a Daoist (Taoist) follower concerning the nature of a good government in early China. Assume that this hypothetical debate took place during the Spring and Autumn period as China was transforming from the ancient age to its classic period.The scholar believes that Confucianism best describes an ideal government in early Chinese society, whereas the Daoist attacks the Confucianism at precisely this point, arguing that only the Taoism provides the guidelines for a good government.This essay should utilize reading in the textbook. Be sure to have each one define the ideal political life as each sees it, as well as arguing relevant merits and drawbacks of their societies. Draw the arguments together in a few basic points. This paper is intended to test your ability to grasp and summarize the main point of two different arguments, find supporting evidence, make a comparison, and then criticize the both sides.The format of your paper may vary according to your need to present the best of your findings, such as a dialogue at a wagon station, public debate on the street in a village, or a policy advice you write to the emperor, etc.