"The enlightened ruler, in ruling his country, increases the guards and makes the penalties heavier; he depends on the laws and

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nasty-shy [4]

3 years ago

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"The enlightened ruler, in ruling his country, increases the guards and makes the penalties heavier; he depends on the laws and

prohibitions to control the people" - Han Fei-zi Which Chinese belief system does this quote support?

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2 answers:

Harman [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-24T07:44:31+03:00

Harman [31]3 years ago

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I believe the answer is aristocracy.

Romashka [77] · Answer 2 · 2022-02-24T10:05:53+03:00

Answer:

Legalism

Explanation:

This Chinese philosophy belongs to the Warring States period. So, because of that, this theory represents the though of that moment. In a nutshell, this philosophy argues that social laws shouldn't be subordinated to moral ideas or humanitarian issues. Instead, legalism proposes rational behavior when it comes to government.