The Han Feizi (Chinese:韓非子; Old Chinese: *[g]ˤar pəj tsəʔ) is an ancient Chinese text attributed to foundational political philosopher, "Master" Han Fei. It comprises a selection of essays in the "Legalist" tradition on theories of state power, synthesizing the methodologies of his predecessors. Its 55 chapters are the only such text to survive intact, most of which date to the Warring States period mid-3rd centuryBC. Though differing considerably in style, their coherency lends itself to the possibility that they were written by Han Fei himself. It is generally considered more philosophically engaging than the Book of Lord Shang.
Praxis
Han's worldview describes an interest-driven human nature together with the political methodologies to work with it in the interest of the state and Sovereign, namely, engaging in wu-wei (passive observation), systematically using using Fa (law, measurement, statistic) and penalty to maintain leadership and manage human resources. Rather than rely too much on worthies, who might not be trustworthy, Han binds their programs to systematic reward and penalty (the "Two Handles"), fishing the subjects of the state by feeding them with interests. That being done, the ruler minimizes his own input. Like Shang Yang and other Fa-focused Realists, he admonishes the ruler not to abandon Fa for any other means, considering it a more practical means for the administration of both a large territory and personnel near at hand. It is also valuable for its abundance of anecdotes about pre-Qin China.
Feizi (Chinese:非子; pinyin:Fēizǐ, died 858 BC), also known by the title Qin Ying (Chinese:秦嬴; pinyin:Qín Yíng), was the founder of the ancient Chinese state of Qin, predecessor of the Qin Dynasty that would conquer all other Chinese states and unite China in 221 BC.
Mythical origin of Qin
According to the founding myths of Qin recorded in the Records of the Grand Historian by Han Dynasty historian Sima Qian, Feizi descended from the mythical Yellow Emperor and his grandson and successor Zhuanxu. Zhuanxu's granddaughter Nüxiu (女脩) gave birth to Daye (大業) after swallowing an egg of a swallow. Daye's son Boyi (伯益) was awarded the ancestral name Ying (嬴) by the mythical Chinese ruler Shun.
Ancestry
During the Shang Dynasty, Boyi's descendant Zhongjue was in charge of Xichui (西垂, also called Quanqiu, in present-day Li County, Gansu) in the midst of the Rong tribes. Zhongjue's son Feilian (蜚廉) and grandson Elai served King Zhou of Shang, and Elai was killed when King Wu of Zhou overthrew Shang and founded the Zhou Dynasty. Feizi's father Daluo (大骆) was the great-great-grandson of Elai. However, Daluo's legal heir was not Feizi, but his other son Cheng, because Cheng was born to Daluo's main wife, daughter of the Marquis of the state of Shen.
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The warring states period in China saw a lot of uncertainty when it came to the survival of one's own state. One school of philosophy, legalism, tried to address this concern by formulating ideas on how a state may be strong and stable. One of these legalist philosophers, Han Fei Tzu, was a prince in the state of Han, and although his work wasn't appreciated by his own state, he still presents a handbook for rulers that rivals Machiavelli's own.
Han Fei's ideal ruler should act in the shadows, not overlooking the people themselves, but rather, the ministers who look over them. A ruler should take credit for the good work of their ministers but place the blame on them when they mess up. Furthermore, a ruler shoul...
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Chinese Philosophy: Legalism Explained
Hello again, today we will be taking a look into the very infamous school of Legalism. It has a bad rep, justifiably so if you ask some (including me), but it is regardless worth being taken seriously and studied like any other school of thought. It's quite sofisticated and the impact it has had is difficult to truly measure. I hope you have a nice viewing!
Some resources:
https://www.amazon.com/Book-Shang-Classic-Chinese-School/dp/1616191872
https://www.amazon.com/Han-Feizi-Writings-Translations-Classics/dp/0231129696/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E9DS04OGPWR3&keywords=han+fei&qid=1642110063&s=books&sprefix=han+fe%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C185&sr=1-1
http://www.chinaknowledge.de/Literature/Diverse/shenbuhaizi.html
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:50 Virtue, Morality and Heaven
4:26 The State
6:18 The L...
published: 13 Jan 2022
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"Hanfeizi" is a seminal work of Chinese philosophy and political thought written by Han Fei during the Warring States period in ancient China. It is a fundamental text of Legalism, advocating for a strong, centralized state and the importance of laws to maintain social order and stability.
The book emphasizes the role of the ruler, who must exercise absolute authority and remain impartial, focusing on the greater good of the state rather than personal attachments. Hanfeizi has a pessimistic view of human nature, believing that people are inherently self-interested and driven by personal gain.
The doctrine of Shenfa is a central concept in "Hanfeizi," encompassing the techniques and strategies rulers must employ to govern effectively. It includes "shu" (strategic advantage), "shi" (legiti...
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Han Fei Tzu's Legalism
In this installment for my Chinese philosophy series, I discuss Han Fei Tzu's Legalist philosophy, which centered on rigid laws and stringent enforcement.
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Qin Shi Huang's most powerful weapon for conquering China was not the swords and crossbows his soldiers wield, it was a philosophy called Legalism. Specifically, Han Fei's brand of legalism.
This is the second episode of the Qin Dynasty Origin series. Subscribe to the Youtube channel if you want to know how Qin Shi Huang eventually conquered all of China. I will also eventually cover all the other dynasties.
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The warring states period in China saw a lot of uncertainty when it came to the survival of one's own state. One school of philosophy, legalism, tried to address this concern by formulating ideas on how a state may be strong and stable. One of these legalist philosophers, Han Fei Tzu, was a prince in the state of Han, and although his work wasn't appreciated by his own state, he still presents a handbook for rulers that rivals Machiavelli's own.
Han Fei's ideal ruler should act in the shadows, not overlooking the people themselves, but rather, the ministers who look over them. A ruler should take credit for the good work of their ministers but place the blame on them when they mess up. Furthermore, a ruler should be lenient when it comes to rewarding the ministers while harsh when punishing them. #philosophy #easternphilosophy #machiavelli
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The warring states period in China saw a lot of uncertainty when it came to the survival of one's own state. One school of philosophy, legalism, tried to address this concern by formulating ideas on how a state may be strong and stable. One of these legalist philosophers, Han Fei Tzu, was a prince in the state of Han, and although his work wasn't appreciated by his own state, he still presents a handbook for rulers that rivals Machiavelli's own.
Han Fei's ideal ruler should act in the shadows, not overlooking the people themselves, but rather, the ministers who look over them. A ruler should take credit for the good work of their ministers but place the blame on them when they mess up. Furthermore, a ruler should be lenient when it comes to rewarding the ministers while harsh when punishing them. #philosophy #easternphilosophy #machiavelli
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Part 1 | Part 2In this Key Thinkers lecture from the University of Melbourne series, Professor David Holm (Professor of Chinese) addresses the life and work of ...
Part 1 | Part 2In this Key Thinkers lecture from the University of Melbourne series, Professor David Holm (Professor of Chinese) addresses the life and work of Han-era Chinese...
Part 1 | Part 2In this Key Thinkers lecture from the University of Melbourne series, Professor David Holm (Professor of Chinese) addresses the life and work of Han-era Chinese...
Hello again, today we will be taking a look into the very infamous school of Legalism. It has a bad rep, justifiably so if you ask some (including me), but it i...
Hello again, today we will be taking a look into the very infamous school of Legalism. It has a bad rep, justifiably so if you ask some (including me), but it is regardless worth being taken seriously and studied like any other school of thought. It's quite sofisticated and the impact it has had is difficult to truly measure. I hope you have a nice viewing!
Some resources:
https://www.amazon.com/Book-Shang-Classic-Chinese-School/dp/1616191872
https://www.amazon.com/Han-Feizi-Writings-Translations-Classics/dp/0231129696/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E9DS04OGPWR3&keywords=han+fei&qid=1642110063&s=books&sprefix=han+fe%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C185&sr=1-1
http://www.chinaknowledge.de/Literature/Diverse/shenbuhaizi.html
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:50 Virtue, Morality and Heaven
4:26 The State
6:18 The Law
10:50 The Ruler
13:37 The Masses
14:59 How Legalism Was Applied in the Real World
Hello again, today we will be taking a look into the very infamous school of Legalism. It has a bad rep, justifiably so if you ask some (including me), but it is regardless worth being taken seriously and studied like any other school of thought. It's quite sofisticated and the impact it has had is difficult to truly measure. I hope you have a nice viewing!
Some resources:
https://www.amazon.com/Book-Shang-Classic-Chinese-School/dp/1616191872
https://www.amazon.com/Han-Feizi-Writings-Translations-Classics/dp/0231129696/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E9DS04OGPWR3&keywords=han+fei&qid=1642110063&s=books&sprefix=han+fe%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C185&sr=1-1
http://www.chinaknowledge.de/Literature/Diverse/shenbuhaizi.html
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:50 Virtue, Morality and Heaven
4:26 The State
6:18 The Law
10:50 The Ruler
13:37 The Masses
14:59 How Legalism Was Applied in the Real World
Part 1 | Part 2 In this Key Thinkers lecture from the University of Melbourne series, Professor David Holm (Professor of Chinese) addresses the life and work of...
Part 1 | Part 2 In this Key Thinkers lecture from the University of Melbourne series, Professor David Holm (Professor of Chinese) addresses the life and work of Han-era Chinese...
Part 1 | Part 2 In this Key Thinkers lecture from the University of Melbourne series, Professor David Holm (Professor of Chinese) addresses the life and work of Han-era Chinese...
"Hanfeizi" is a seminal work of Chinese philosophy and political thought written by Han Fei during the Warring States period in ancient China. It is a fundament...
"Hanfeizi" is a seminal work of Chinese philosophy and political thought written by Han Fei during the Warring States period in ancient China. It is a fundamental text of Legalism, advocating for a strong, centralized state and the importance of laws to maintain social order and stability.
The book emphasizes the role of the ruler, who must exercise absolute authority and remain impartial, focusing on the greater good of the state rather than personal attachments. Hanfeizi has a pessimistic view of human nature, believing that people are inherently self-interested and driven by personal gain.
The doctrine of Shenfa is a central concept in "Hanfeizi," encompassing the techniques and strategies rulers must employ to govern effectively. It includes "shu" (strategic advantage), "shi" (legitimate power), and "fei" (administrative methods).
Laws play a crucial role in the book's philosophy, as they serve as a deterrent against potential wrongdoings and help maintain social harmony. The laws must be clear, fair, and consistently applied to all citizens, regardless of their social status.
Overall, "Hanfeizi" provides valuable insights into the challenges of ruling during a tumultuous period and remains an important classic in Chinese intellectual history, influencing the understanding of governance and the state's role in society.
#audiobooks #ancient #wisdom#chinesephilosophy #kingship#legalism
"Hanfeizi" is a seminal work of Chinese philosophy and political thought written by Han Fei during the Warring States period in ancient China. It is a fundamental text of Legalism, advocating for a strong, centralized state and the importance of laws to maintain social order and stability.
The book emphasizes the role of the ruler, who must exercise absolute authority and remain impartial, focusing on the greater good of the state rather than personal attachments. Hanfeizi has a pessimistic view of human nature, believing that people are inherently self-interested and driven by personal gain.
The doctrine of Shenfa is a central concept in "Hanfeizi," encompassing the techniques and strategies rulers must employ to govern effectively. It includes "shu" (strategic advantage), "shi" (legitimate power), and "fei" (administrative methods).
Laws play a crucial role in the book's philosophy, as they serve as a deterrent against potential wrongdoings and help maintain social harmony. The laws must be clear, fair, and consistently applied to all citizens, regardless of their social status.
Overall, "Hanfeizi" provides valuable insights into the challenges of ruling during a tumultuous period and remains an important classic in Chinese intellectual history, influencing the understanding of governance and the state's role in society.
#audiobooks #ancient #wisdom#chinesephilosophy #kingship#legalism
In this installment for my Chinese philosophy series, I discuss Han Fei Tzu's Legalist philosophy, which centered on rigid laws and stringent enforcement.
*If...
In this installment for my Chinese philosophy series, I discuss Han Fei Tzu's Legalist philosophy, which centered on rigid laws and stringent enforcement.
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In this installment for my Chinese philosophy series, I discuss Han Fei Tzu's Legalist philosophy, which centered on rigid laws and stringent enforcement.
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Qin Shi Huang's most powerful weapon for conquering China was not the swords and crossbows his soldiers wield, it was a philosophy called Legalism. Specifically, Han Fei's brand of legalism.
This is the second episode of the Qin Dynasty Origin series. Subscribe to the Youtube channel if you want to know how Qin Shi Huang eventually conquered all of China. I will also eventually cover all the other dynasties.
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The warring states period in China saw a lot of uncertainty when it came to the survival of one's own state. One school of philosophy, legalism, tried to address this concern by formulating ideas on how a state may be strong and stable. One of these legalist philosophers, Han Fei Tzu, was a prince in the state of Han, and although his work wasn't appreciated by his own state, he still presents a handbook for rulers that rivals Machiavelli's own.
Han Fei's ideal ruler should act in the shadows, not overlooking the people themselves, but rather, the ministers who look over them. A ruler should take credit for the good work of their ministers but place the blame on them when they mess up. Furthermore, a ruler should be lenient when it comes to rewarding the ministers while harsh when punishing them. #philosophy #easternphilosophy #machiavelli
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Part 1 | Part 2In this Key Thinkers lecture from the University of Melbourne series, Professor David Holm (Professor of Chinese) addresses the life and work of Han-era Chinese...
Hello again, today we will be taking a look into the very infamous school of Legalism. It has a bad rep, justifiably so if you ask some (including me), but it is regardless worth being taken seriously and studied like any other school of thought. It's quite sofisticated and the impact it has had is difficult to truly measure. I hope you have a nice viewing!
Some resources:
https://www.amazon.com/Book-Shang-Classic-Chinese-School/dp/1616191872
https://www.amazon.com/Han-Feizi-Writings-Translations-Classics/dp/0231129696/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E9DS04OGPWR3&keywords=han+fei&qid=1642110063&s=books&sprefix=han+fe%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C185&sr=1-1
http://www.chinaknowledge.de/Literature/Diverse/shenbuhaizi.html
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:50 Virtue, Morality and Heaven
4:26 The State
6:18 The Law
10:50 The Ruler
13:37 The Masses
14:59 How Legalism Was Applied in the Real World
Part 1 | Part 2 In this Key Thinkers lecture from the University of Melbourne series, Professor David Holm (Professor of Chinese) addresses the life and work of Han-era Chinese...
"Hanfeizi" is a seminal work of Chinese philosophy and political thought written by Han Fei during the Warring States period in ancient China. It is a fundamental text of Legalism, advocating for a strong, centralized state and the importance of laws to maintain social order and stability.
The book emphasizes the role of the ruler, who must exercise absolute authority and remain impartial, focusing on the greater good of the state rather than personal attachments. Hanfeizi has a pessimistic view of human nature, believing that people are inherently self-interested and driven by personal gain.
The doctrine of Shenfa is a central concept in "Hanfeizi," encompassing the techniques and strategies rulers must employ to govern effectively. It includes "shu" (strategic advantage), "shi" (legitimate power), and "fei" (administrative methods).
Laws play a crucial role in the book's philosophy, as they serve as a deterrent against potential wrongdoings and help maintain social harmony. The laws must be clear, fair, and consistently applied to all citizens, regardless of their social status.
Overall, "Hanfeizi" provides valuable insights into the challenges of ruling during a tumultuous period and remains an important classic in Chinese intellectual history, influencing the understanding of governance and the state's role in society.
#audiobooks #ancient #wisdom#chinesephilosophy #kingship#legalism
In this installment for my Chinese philosophy series, I discuss Han Fei Tzu's Legalist philosophy, which centered on rigid laws and stringent enforcement.
*If you’d like to reference this information or would like to ask me a direct questions for an assignment you are working on, that’s awesome and I am glad to help. Below you will find a model of an MLA citation for this video. Please insert the title, date posted, and url for this specific video.
Zapkin, Phillip. “Title.” YouTube, uploaded by TheatreofPhil, date posted, url.
The Han Feizi (Chinese:韓非子; Old Chinese: *[g]ˤar pəj tsəʔ) is an ancient Chinese text attributed to foundational political philosopher, "Master" Han Fei. It comprises a selection of essays in the "Legalist" tradition on theories of state power, synthesizing the methodologies of his predecessors. Its 55 chapters are the only such text to survive intact, most of which date to the Warring States period mid-3rd centuryBC. Though differing considerably in style, their coherency lends itself to the possibility that they were written by Han Fei himself. It is generally considered more philosophically engaging than the Book of Lord Shang.
Praxis
Han's worldview describes an interest-driven human nature together with the political methodologies to work with it in the interest of the state and Sovereign, namely, engaging in wu-wei (passive observation), systematically using using Fa (law, measurement, statistic) and penalty to maintain leadership and manage human resources. Rather than rely too much on worthies, who might not be trustworthy, Han binds their programs to systematic reward and penalty (the "Two Handles"), fishing the subjects of the state by feeding them with interests. That being done, the ruler minimizes his own input. Like Shang Yang and other Fa-focused Realists, he admonishes the ruler not to abandon Fa for any other means, considering it a more practical means for the administration of both a large territory and personnel near at hand. It is also valuable for its abundance of anecdotes about pre-Qin China.
What does Han Feizi think is happening? There are many possibilities, none of them mutually exclusive ... So what is the most likely scenario? As much fun as both sides being stupid would be, Han Feizi ...
(MENAFN - Asia Times). Come, you masters of war, you that build the big guns You that build the death planes, you that build all the bombs You that hide behind walls, you that hide behind desks I ... .
A recent Gallup poll recorded the president’s approval at a historic low of 17% ... Yoon and his party also grapple with external challenges. North Korea’s military provocations are intensifying by the day ... Photo ... Q ... To Donald Trump, From Han Feizi. A.
Can civilizational values reshape Asian international relations? India currently is addressing that question through Buddhism. Some context ... Latest stories ... To Donald Trump, From Han Feizi. Softbank, Nvidia to build world’s first AI grid in Japan.
(MENAFN - Asia Times). What the heck is a–Pajeet–? Han Feizi must have seen the term half a dozen times on Twitter before figuring out that it was an ethnic slur directed at Indians. You know ... .
LUOYANG, China, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn. ... The region was also the hometown of many ancient sages, such as Laozi, Zhuangzi, and Han Feizi...View original content to download multimedia..
Han was born and raised in Harbin in ... He founded the HanFeizi Shadow Puppet Theatre under his penname of Han Feizi," says Han Chi, whose younger brother, Han Xing, performs in the theater company.
The two great inspirers of this process were the philosopher Mozi, who first theorized the bureaucratic state in the 4th century, and Hanfeizi, who inspired the first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi.
Han Wangxi ...The story from “Han Feizi” advocates keeping up with the times ... Han Feizi also told another amusing story ... Han told this story to satirize people who rigidly adhere to outdated practices, much like Bu’s wife’s attitude.
"Punitive amputation was officially stopped in the Han ... Punitive amputation of feet and legs was so common, Wang said, that the legendary philosopher Han Feizi made special note of it in his writings.