Han Feizi: basic writings
by Han, Fei
"Han Feizi (280?-233 B.C.), a prince of Han, a student of Xunzi, and representative of the Fajia, or Legalist, school of philosophy, produced the final and most readable exposition of that school's theories. His handbook for the ruler deals with the problems of strengthening and preserving the state, the way of the ruler, the use of power, and punishment and favor. It also holds that all ideas and ways of life that impede the realization of these aims should be unmercifully quashed, and that th…
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- Full title :Han Feizi : basic writings / translated by Burton Watson.
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"Han Feizi (280?-233 B.C.), a prince of Han, a student of Xunzi, and representative of the Fajia, or Legalist, school of philosophy, produced the final and most readable exposition of that school's theories. His handbook for the ruler deals with the problems of strengthening and preserving the state, the way of the ruler, the use of power, and punishment and favor. It also holds that all ideas and ways of life that impede the realization of these aims should be unmercifully quashed, and that the people should be kept in a state of ignorance and awe. Although it has been condemned for its advocacy of harshness and deceit, its penetrating analysis and astute advice have been drawn upon again and again by later rulers and theorists. Ironically, the ruler most influenced by Han Feizi, the king of Qin, was persuaded by one of Han Feizi's former classmates to send him to prison, where he later committed suicide."--Jacket.
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- Publication Date:©2003.
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- Publisher(s):Columbia University Press
- Place of Publication:New York
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2003.
The Physical Object
- Description:x, 148 pages ; : 21 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:0231129696, 9780231129695
- oclc:ocm50803302
- LC Classification:B128.H336
- Dewey Decimal:181/.115
Table of Contents
Outline of Early Chinese History -- The Way of the Ruler -- On Having Standards -- The Two Handles -- Wielding Power -- The Eight Villainies -- The Ten Faults -- The Difficulties of Persuasion -- Mr. He -- Precautions Within the Palace -- Facing South -- The Five Vermin -- Eminence in Learning.
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