Difference between revisions of "Han Feizi"
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| − | '''Han Feizi''' was a Chinese philosopher. He created a philosophy known as [[Legalism]] based on the ideas of [[Shang Yang]]. This philosophy emphasizes the need to promote the ruler's authority through strict laws and enforcement. This is in contrast to [[Confucianism]] which emphasized moral duty and the need for superiors, including the ruler, to set a good example | + | '''Han Feizi''' was a Chinese philosopher. He created a philosophy known as [[Legalism]] based on the ideas of [[Shang Yang]]. This philosophy emphasizes the need to promote the ruler's authority through strict laws and strict enforcement. This is in contrast to [[Confucianism]], which emphasized moral duty and the need for superiors, including the ruler, to set a good moral example. |
| − | ''Han Feizi'' is also the name of Han | + | ''Han Feizi'' is also the name of Han Feizi's book, in which he lays out his philosophy. |
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Latest revision as of 02:14, January 5, 2016
Han Feizi was a Chinese philosopher. He created a philosophy known as Legalism based on the ideas of Shang Yang. This philosophy emphasizes the need to promote the ruler's authority through strict laws and strict enforcement. This is in contrast to Confucianism, which emphasized moral duty and the need for superiors, including the ruler, to set a good moral example.
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| Chinese | 韓非子 | ||||||||
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Han Feizi is also the name of Han Feizi's book, in which he lays out his philosophy.