hanfeizi believed that everyone was evil and that they had to be controlled by strict laws.
Having law be the main focus of the government, and not education.
To have law the main focus of the government not education
To have law the main focus of the government not education
Hanfeizi was very important. Legalism was based on his teachings. He lived from 280-233 B.C.E. He was a prince of the royal family of the state of Han. He got to see the end of the Warring States Period and the Zhou Dynasty Like Confucius. Hanfeizi was very concered with creating peace and order into a society, but he did not think Confucious teachings about proper behavior were the answer. Many of his ideas survive today in a book named after him called Hanfeizi.
Hanfeizi, a foundational figure in Legalism, believed that humans are inherently selfish and driven by their own interests. He argued that because of this nature, strict laws and harsh punishments are necessary to maintain order and control in society. Hanfeizi contended that moral teachings alone were insufficient to guide human behavior, as individuals would typically prioritize personal gain over collective good. Therefore, a strong, centralized authority was essential to curb these selfish tendencies.
That humans could create an orderly society
ending feaudilism
ending feaudilism
ending feaudilism
ending feaudilism
A decent, lawful, and orderly society.
That humans could create an orderly society