Legalism

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Who was the founder of Legalism?

  1. Confucius

  2. Laozi

  3. Han Feizi

  4. Mozi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Han Feizi was a Chinese philosopher and politician who lived during the Warring States period (475-221 BCE). He is considered the founder of Legalism, a school of thought that emphasized the importance of law and order in maintaining a stable and prosperous state.

What is the central tenet of Legalism?

  1. The rule of law

  2. The importance of morality

  3. The power of the state

  4. The rights of the individual


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central tenet of Legalism is the rule of law. Legalists believe that a strong and centralized state is necessary to maintain order and stability, and that the law should be used to enforce this order.

What is the role of the state in Legalism?

  1. To protect the rights of the individual

  2. To promote morality

  3. To regulate the economy

  4. To maintain order and stability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the state in Legalism is to maintain order and stability. Legalists believe that a strong and centralized state is necessary to achieve this, and that the law should be used to enforce this order.

What is the view of human nature in Legalism?

  1. Humans are inherently good

  2. Humans are inherently evil

  3. Humans are a mixture of good and evil

  4. Humans are rational and self-interested


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Legalists believe that humans are rational and self-interested. They argue that people are motivated by their own desires and interests, and that they will act in ways that they believe will benefit them the most.

What is the role of law in Legalism?

  1. To protect the rights of the individual

  2. To promote morality

  3. To regulate the economy

  4. To enforce order and stability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of law in Legalism is to enforce order and stability. Legalists believe that a strong and centralized state is necessary to achieve this, and that the law should be used to enforce this order.

What is the punishment for breaking the law in Legalism?

  1. Death

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Fines

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Legalists believe that the punishment for breaking the law should be severe in order to deter people from committing crimes. They argue that the death penalty is necessary for serious crimes, such as murder and treason.

What is the view of morality in Legalism?

  1. Morality is irrelevant to the law

  2. Morality is the foundation of the law

  3. Morality is a private matter

  4. Morality is a public matter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Legalists believe that morality is irrelevant to the law. They argue that the law should be based on what is practical and effective, rather than on what is moral or ethical.

What is the view of the individual in Legalism?

  1. The individual is the most important unit of society

  2. The individual is subordinate to the state

  3. The individual has no rights

  4. The individual is responsible for their own actions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Legalists believe that the individual is subordinate to the state. They argue that the state is necessary to maintain order and stability, and that the individual must obey the laws of the state.

What is the view of the economy in Legalism?

  1. The economy should be regulated by the state

  2. The economy should be left to the free market

  3. The economy should be a mixture of state control and free market

  4. The economy is irrelevant to the state


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Legalists believe that the economy should be regulated by the state. They argue that the state is necessary to ensure that the economy is fair and efficient, and to prevent the accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few individuals.

What is the view of war in Legalism?

  1. War is necessary to maintain order and stability

  2. War is a necessary evil

  3. War is a waste of resources

  4. War is a crime


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Legalists believe that war is necessary to maintain order and stability. They argue that a strong and centralized state must be prepared to use force to defend itself and to protect its interests.

What is the view of education in Legalism?

  1. Education is essential for the development of the individual

  2. Education is a waste of time

  3. Education is a tool for social control

  4. Education is a privilege


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Legalists believe that education is a tool for social control. They argue that the state should use education to indoctrinate its citizens with the values and beliefs of the state.

What is the view of religion in Legalism?

  1. Religion is a private matter

  2. Religion is a public matter

  3. Religion is a tool for social control

  4. Religion is irrelevant to the state


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Legalists believe that religion is a tool for social control. They argue that the state should use religion to indoctrinate its citizens with the values and beliefs of the state.

What is the view of the family in Legalism?

  1. The family is the most important unit of society

  2. The family is subordinate to the state

  3. The family has no rights

  4. The family is responsible for its own members


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Legalists believe that the family is subordinate to the state. They argue that the state is necessary to maintain order and stability, and that the family must obey the laws of the state.

What is the view of the environment in Legalism?

  1. The environment is irrelevant to the state

  2. The environment should be protected

  3. The environment should be exploited

  4. The environment is a resource to be used


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Legalists believe that the environment is a resource to be used. They argue that the state should exploit the environment in order to generate wealth and power.

What is the view of the future in Legalism?

  1. The future is uncertain

  2. The future is predetermined

  3. The future can be controlled

  4. The future is irrelevant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Legalists believe that the future can be controlled. They argue that the state can use its power to shape the future in accordance with its own interests.

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