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Legalism

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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LEGALISM-

A CHINESE PHILOSOPHY THAT EMPHASIZES STRICT OBEDIENCE TO LAWS.

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HOW

WAS LEGALISM ENFORCED?

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HOW?

  • Yuè
  • Dà pì
  • Rewarded when following the law

WHO

INTRODUCED LEGALISM?

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WHO?

  • Hanfiezi
  • Prince of the state Han.
  • He was a ruling member of the aristocracy

WHY

DID LEGALISM OCCUR?

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WHY?

  • Prince Hanfeizi was obsessed with peace and order .
  • Believed that harsh punishment was required in society
  • Legalists don't trust anyone , not even family
  • Legalists believe that people are naturally selfish

WHEN?

WAS LEGALISM FOUNDED?

WHEN?

  • The founder of Legalism lived between 280-233 BCE
  • Legalism still exists in the world today

Modern day LEGalism
Is used in schools, military's, and almost all forms of government

LEGALISM-

A CHINESE PHILOSOPHY EMPHASIZES STRICT LAWS AND OBEDIENCE