Fajia (Chinese: 法家; pinyin: fǎjiā), or the School of fa (laws, methods), early translated as Legalism for Shang Yang, [1][2] is a school of thought representing a broader collection of mainly Warring States period classical Chinese philosophy, addressing practical governance challenges during a time when traditional feudal systems were collapsing.

Legalism, school of Chinese philosophy that attained prominence during the turbulent Warring States era (475–221 bce) and, through the influence of the philosophers Shang Yang, Li Si, and Hanfeizi, formed the ideological basis of China’s first imperial dynasty, the Qin (221–207 bce).

2014年12月10日 · Legalism (which henceforth will be called the fa tradition) is a popular—albeit quite inaccurate—designation of an intellectual current that gained considerable popularity in the latter half of the Warring States period (Zhanguo, 453–221 BCE).

2016年1月31日 · Legalism became the official philosophy of the Qin Dynasty (221 - 206 BCE) when the first emperor of China, Shi Huangdi (r. 221-210 BCE), rose to power and banned all other philosophies as a corrupting influence.

Legalism is an ancient Chinese philosophical school aimed at governing society through laws and fostering state prosperity through reform, strict governance, and economic regulation. The goal of Legalist philosophy is to construct a nation characterized by robust military forces, thriving economies, and a populace marked by well-behaved discipline.

2024年4月14日 · Legalism in China represents a significant strand of ancient philosophy, emphasizing strict adherence to law as the foundation of social order. This philosophical perspective arose in response to the turmoil of the Warring States Period, shaping governance and societal norms.

The school of Chinese philosophy known as Legalism attained prominence during China’s Warring States period (475–221 bc). Through the influence of the philosopher Hanfeizi, it formed the ideological basis of China’s first imperial dynasty, the Qin (221–207 bc).

2025年1月4日 · Legalism, a significant Chinese philosophy, has had a profound impact on the country’s history, politics, and culture. Its principles, which emphasized morality, ritual, government control, efficiency, and reward and punishment, have shaped the development of Chinese thought and society.

Han Feizi’s philosophy was based on the idea of “fa,” or law, which he saw as the foundation of good governance. He believed that laws should be clear, strict, and enforced without exception, and that the punishment for breaking them should be severe.

Legalism was a political philosophy that emerged during the Warring States Period in Ancient China, which lasted from 475 BCE to 221 BCE. It was based on the idea that people should be governed by laws rather than rulers, and that strict laws and harsh punishments were essential for maintaining social order.