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韩非子

By Fei Han
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A collection of political essays offers blunt, practical counsel for sovereigns on statecraft, administration, and warfare. It advocates strict laws, clear rewards and punishments, centralized authority, and secrecy in decision-making; prescribes techniques to control ministers, prevent factional power, and select and deploy officials; analyzes military strategy, diplomatic maneuvers, and the risks of misplaced trust; discusses how advisers should speak and how rulers should listen; and repeatedly stresses institutional measures over moral exhortation to secure order and strengthen the state.

About the Author

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Fei Han

Han Fei was a prominent Chinese philosopher and writer during the Warring States period, known for his contributions to Legalism, a school of thought that emphasized strict laws and governance. His most notable work, "韩非子" (Han Feizi), is a collection of essays that articulate his political theories and ideas on statecraft. Han Fei's writings advocate for a strong, centralized authority and the importance of law in maintaining order and control within society. His influence on Chinese political philosophy has been significant, shaping the development of governance in imperial China and continuing to be studied for its insights into power and authority.

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