Question

Which statement best represents the philosophy of Legalism?

O People do best when they are guided by personal ethics.
O People who disobey laws require additional education.
O People are inherently both selfish and impulsive.
O People should protect their neighbors and friends.

Answer 1

C. People are inherently both selfish and impulsive.

Step-by-step explanation:

The two dominant opinions about people were Confucianism and Legalism. Legalism taught that people were naturally evil and selfish, and that they had to be forced to be good. Confucianism on the other hand taught that people were naturally good and wanted to do good things.

Answer 2

People are inherently both selfish and impulsive.

Step-by-step explanation:

Philiosophy of Legalism is based on the belief that people act based on their self-interest and that there should be an existence of a supreme, all-powerful leader who would make strong laws in order to control people.

From the given options, the statement that best represents the philosophy of Legalism is that people are inherently both selfish and impulsive.