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What are some of the basic beliefs of Legalism?

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the original nature of man is evil. Therefore, numerous harsh laws are necessary. People must be tightly controlled by a variety of means.
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Total Political control of their societies.

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The legalis is the classical Chinese philosophy which emphasizes the need for order above all other humans concern. The legalist believed that government could only become a science if rulers were not deceived by pious, impossible ideals such tradition and humanity.

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