Philosopher · Classical antiquity · China
Han Feizi
c. 280–233 BC
Chinese thinker of the Han royal house who wrote the classic of Legalism, teaching that the ruler holds power by law, method, and position. He died in a Qin prison in 233 BC, likely forced to suicide by his fellow student Li Si.
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- Born
- About 280 BC, of the royal house of Han, China.
- Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Han Feizi
- Died
- 233 BC, in prison in the state of Qin.
- Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Han Feizi
- School
- Legalism, the doctrine of the strong state.
- Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Han Feizi
- Known for
- The book Han Feizi: rule by published law, secret method, and the sheer position of power, with no trust in virtue.
- Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Han Feizi
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