The Legalistic Way: Lessons From Xun Zi and Han Fei Zi

by Sheh Seow Wah

The Legalistic Way is written based on the works of Xunzi (also known as "Hsun-tze) and Han Fei Zi who advocated that man's nature is naturally evil. Thus, strict rules and severe punishments must be used to circumscribe human behavior (a control orientation). To them, men are born bad with a natural self-interest and greed. If this nature is not corrected, it will cause harm to the society. At the national level, a country should have an effective...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1463612990
• ISBN13: 9781463612993
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.4" x 5.5"