Answer:
By offering different perspective.
Explanation:
Popular historical events, tend to be written from the perspective of the 'Winners'. Even if those winners were doing something unethical during the events, they can cover it by justifying their actions through some sort of divine will or missions.
The perspective from non-European histories offered a different perspective on the colonization.
In the past, colonization's were generally praised as something good. The Europeans masked it as some sort of mission to help other countries in the world improve their civilization. But, they didn't mention the dark side of it. Only after examining non-European histories the world aware of the human exploitation, resources exploitation, and the military's conflicts that's caused by the colonization.
The colonists will not feel well until they declare I dependence
"A ruler makes use of the majority and neglects the minority, and so he does not devote himself to virtue but to law."
1.) What is the meaning of this quote?
This quote philosophies the idea that a ruler of high regard will spend more time connecting and pleasing the majority rather than the minority. As because the majority (self explanatory) makes up the most of the population, it seems more logical to spend time catering to them. The statement "so he does not devote himself to virtue but to law" refers to the same idea, that by reacting to the mass, you are going in a direction that is logical.
2.) Who wrote this quote and what were they like?
The author of this quote is Han Fei, a Chinese philosopher who lived from 280 BC to 233 BC. He is often thought of as the greatest representative of Chinese legalism for his eponymous work the Han Feizi. in which he synthesized the methods of his predecessors to consolidate the core Legalist principles. He was a member of the ruling aristocracy.
3.) Which belief system does this quote belong to and why?
Legalism and moral law
4.) Do you agree or disagree with the message of the quote? (Explain your answer)
I agree strongly with the message in this quote, as it portrays a logical outlook on a rulers stance, and gives them the best chance of success (in theory)
I do hope I was able to help ^.^ if you would like me to reword any of it for better understanding I can do so promptly.
