how to restore social order, harmony, and respect for authority.
Confucius aimed to create a harmonious society through moral cultivation and ethical teachings. Laozi sought harmony with nature and inner peace through simplicity and non-action. Legalists focused on strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain order and control over society.
Legalists believed that human nature was inherently selfish and untrustworthy. They believed that strict laws, harsh punishments, and a strong central authority were necessary to maintain social order and control human behavior.
Legalists viewed nature as a chaotic force that needed to be controlled and regulated through strict laws and punishments. They believed that human nature was inherently selfish and needed to be controlled by a strong centralized government in order to maintain social order and stability.
Legalists believed that humans were inherently selfish and greedy, needing strict laws and harsh punishments to control their behavior. Confucianists, on the other hand, believed that humans were inherently good and could be guided to their best selves through education and moral example, promoting virtues like benevolence and righteousness.
Daoists believed that human nature was inherently good and aligned with the Tao, advocating for living in harmony with nature and cultivating spontaneous action. Legalists, on the other hand, believed that human nature was inherently selfish and needed to be controlled through strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain order in society.
Legalists viewed human nature as inherently selfish and evil, believing that strict laws and punishments were necessary to maintain social order. In contrast, Confucians believed that humans were inherently good and could be guided to moral behavior through education, ritual, and proper role modeling. Confucians emphasized the importance of moral cultivation to create a harmonious society.
Because they disagreed with the teachings of the legalists!
Because they disagreed with the teachings of the legalists!
Legalists
legalists
There is no founder. Legalism is a school of thought not a movement.
There is no founder. Legalism is a school of thought not a movement.
There is no founder. Legalism is a school of thought not a movement.
Legalists
a highly efficient and powerful government.
keep order
Legalists
Legalists and Daoists differ from society by legalists believing that human nature was wicked and if people did good things they will find harmony. And they also believe if they enforce strict laws they will have harmony and if they do wrong they will receive harsh punishment. Doaists believe that each individual will find their own peaceful path and find harmony on their own.