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Most books were based on Confucian and Legalist philosophy, and were therefore against central authority. Your Welcome :) source: Wikipedia
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To prevent criticism, Shi Huangdi and his prime minister, the Legalist philosopher Li Su, murdered hundreds of Confucian scholars. They also ordered "useless" books burned. These books were the works of Confucian thinkers and poets who disagreed with the Legalists.
shi huangdi believed in the legalist way of running the country.he tried to wipe out confucian teachings. he had 460 critics and confuciamists
Emperor Liu Bang incorporated the teachings and ideas of Confucius into his government. There were Confucian Scholars in his government to help with his decisions.
legalist rulers were unpopular because there were few rulers
The fact is, he was a Legalist. He converted from confusionism and founded the school of legalism.
Legalism was a Chinese philosophy that observed a strict obedience to the law system. The legalist Shang Yang lived between 390 and 338 BC. The literal meaning of legalism is school of law.
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The holy book of Legalism is called the "Book of Lord Shang." It was written by the Chinese philosopher Shang Yang during the Warring States period. The text expounds on the principles and methods of governance and was influential in shaping Legalist philosophy.
I think Shi Huangdi was a legalist because he began ending internal battles between warring states. he drove out nomadic trespassers. he also conquered rival states. he made china larger.
he followed legalist belief