HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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Legalism
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Confucianism
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Daoism
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Buddhism
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Detailed explanation-1: -Legalism is generally an ancient religion, and it is also more widely known as a philosophy. Most consider Legalism a belief system, making the population unclear. to question whether following Confucian principles could solve society’s problems. Beginning in China during the Zhou Empire, Han Fei implemented legalism.
Detailed explanation-2: -As a student, Mao Zedong championed Shang Yang, and towards the end of his life hailed the anti-Confucian legalist policies of the Qin dynasty.
Detailed explanation-3: -Confucianism relies on the fundamental goodness of human beings, whereas Legalism presupposes that people are fundamentally evil. Therefore, Confucianism casts everything in terms of corresponding responsibilities, whereas Legalism casts everything in terms of strict laws and harsh punishment.