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Episode 120 - China: Philosophers and Philosophies (Part Three)
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2025-03-06
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This episode concludes the Chinese philosophy series, focusing on the School of Law—the philosophy of authoritarianism in Chinese history. Unlike Confucianism and Daoism, Legalism emphasized strict governance through laws. The first unified Chinese empire was built on Legalist pr Read more…This episode concludes the Chinese philosophy series, focusing on the School of Law—the philosophy of authoritarianism in Chinese history. Unlike Confucianism and Daoism, Legalism emphasized strict governance through laws. The first unified Chinese empire was built on Legalist principles, profoundly shaping imperial administration. This episode examines key Legalist thinkers and their theories, providing essential context for understanding Chinese political philosophy and governance structures that influenced subsequent dynasties. Close