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After lengthy fighting among seven states in [[China]] 480 BC-221 BC, the [[Qin dynasty|Qin]] won control of China.

The '''Warring States Period''' refers to the period between 480 BC and221 BC, in which the [[Qin dynasty|Qin]] won control of China.

This period is remembered not only for the violent political struggles, but also for the philosophical schools that flourished and competed during this time. In fact, it was during this era that [[Confucius]] said: "Let a hundred flowers bloom; let a hundred schools of thought contend". In addition to [[Confucianism]], other important philosophical schools of this period included [[Legalism]], [[Mozi|Moism]] (named after the philosopher, Mozi), [[Nihilism]], and various varieties of [[Daoism]].

This period is remembered not only for the violent political struggles, but also for the philosophical schools that flourished and competed during this time. In fact, it was during this era that [[Confucius]] said: "Let a hundred flowers bloom; let a hundred schools of thought contend". In addition to [[Confucianism]], other important philosophical schools of this period included [[Legalism]], [[Mozi|Moism]] (named after the philosopher, Mozi), [[Nihilism]], and various varieties of [[Daoism]].