The influence of ancient Chinese philosophical thoughts on the development of ancient Chinese politics and economy

Zhang, Xinyu and Zheng, Yiran and Chen, Jingya (2025) The influence of ancient Chinese philosophical thoughts on the development of ancient Chinese politics and economy. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 15 (3). pp. 515-521. ISSN 2582-8185

As the profound core of traditional culture, ancient Chinese philosophical thoughts have deeply permeated all aspects of the development of politics and economy. Philosophical schools such as Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism, with their unique concepts and value systems, have comprehensively shaped the political landscape and economic form of ancient China. Through an in-depth analysis of the thoughts of Confucianism, such as "benevolence and love" and "propriety and righteousness", Taoism, such as "governing by doing nothing" and "the unity of man and nature", and Legalism, such as "governing the country by law", this paper systematically expounds their specific influences on the construction of political ethics, the formation of social systems, and the shaping of economic concepts. Combined with modern economic theories, it explores their enlightenment and value in contemporary society, aiming to reveal the close connection between ancient philosophical thoughts and the development of politics and economy, and to provide useful references for understanding the context of Chinese historical development and the construction of contemporary society.