Legalism

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World History

China

Asia

Religion

Philosophy

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Warring States period
intense fighting between rival Chinese states
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Shang Yang
Qin state official; founder of legalism
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Han Feizi
Han official; creator of essays to help leaders organize legalist governments
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Li Si
Qi state official; killed Han Feizi out of jealousy
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Legalism institutions
Punishment + rewards; natural allegiance; harsh laws
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Legalism belief
All men are naturally selfish/bad