After Confucius died there was an era of the [[Warring States]] in ancient China, lasting from 481-221 B.C. During this time period social philosophy thrived amidst the chaos of war and famine, and Kongzi's teachings were criticized by philosophers such as [[Mozi]] and [[Han Feizi]], while expanded upon by [[Mengzi]] (Latinization: Mencius) and [[Xunzi]], which would be incorporated into governmental policy with the rise of the Han Dynasty. | After Confucius died there was an era of the [[Warring States]] in ancient China, lasting from 481-221 B.C. During this time period social philosophy thrived amidst the chaos of war and famine, and Kongzi's teachings were criticized by philosophers such as [[Mozi]] and [[Han Feizi]], while expanded upon by [[Mengzi]] (Latinization: Mencius) and [[Xunzi]], which would be incorporated into governmental policy with the rise of the Han Dynasty. |