Because they disagreed with the teachings of the legalists!
Because they disagreed with the teachings of the legalists!
Chinese emperors have the power to easily give order to burn books. But the most famous book-burning incident happened during Qin Dynasty (around 221-206BC), when all of the books, except the books of medicine, adivinar and agriculture, got burned.
ordered that all books be burned
Legalists
Legalists
Legalists
keep order
a highly efficient and powerful government.
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 in a strict hierarchical social order with the ruler at the top, followed by officials and the common people. They emphasized the importance of obedience, strict laws, and harsh punishments to maintain social order and stability. The focus was on centralized control and a well-organized state.
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 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.