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Han Fei's Idea of "Born to Seek Benefits" and His Ruling Theory

Daoqin Zhang

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While advocating a theory of evil nature, Xunzi believed that it can nevertheless be transformed through education. Han Fei followed Xunzi's theory and found positive aspects in man's nature of being selfish. That led to his ideas of the legalist politics.

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While advocating a theory of evil nature, Xunzi believed that it can nevertheless be transformed through education. Han Fei followed Xunzi's theory and found positive aspects in man's nature of being selfish. That led to his ideas of the legalist politics.

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While advocating a theory of evil nature, Xunzi believed that it can nevertheless be transformed through education. Han Fei followed Xunzi's theory and found positive aspects in man's nature of being selfish. That led to his ideas of the legalist politics.

Key concepts: Politics, Philosophy, Epistemology, Political philosophy, Political science, Sociology, Law and economics, Law

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