Baijia

Baijia, meaning "Hundred Schools," refers to a period in Chinese history (roughly the 6th century BCE) marked by the emergence of diverse philosophical schools. During this time, thinkers like Confucius and Laozi proposed different ideas about morality, politics, and the nature of life. These schools offered various approaches to understanding human behavior and organizing society. The term highlights the richness of Chinese philosophical thought during this era, which laid the groundwork for many cultural and intellectual traditions in China.