法家

Fǎ jiā
Dictionary entry
the Legalist school of political philosophy, which rose to prominence in the Warring States period (475–221 BC) (The Legalists believed that social harmony could only be attained through strong state control, and advocated for a system of rigidly applied punishments and rewards for specific behaviors.)

What does 法家 mean?

法家 (Fǎ jiā) has the following dictionary meaning.

1the Legalist school of political philosophy, which rose to prominence in the Warring States period (475–221 BC) (The Legalists believed that social harmony could only be attained through strong state control, and advocated for a system of rigidly applied punishments and rewards for specific behaviors.)
2a Legalist

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法家
Fǎ jiā
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