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HPC 51. Standard Bearers: What is “Legalism"?

History of Philosophy in India by Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

Apr 12, 202621:11Education

The “fa-thinkers” Shang Yang and Han Feizi encourage the rigorous application of “standards,” including law, reward, and punishment.

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HPC 51. Standard Bearers: What is “Legalism"? is an episode from History of Philosophy in India by Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers. The “fa-thinkers” Shang Yang and Han Feizi encourage the rigorous application of “standards,”...

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