Lord Shang and Legalism (8 apr 356 anni a. C. – 7 marzo 338 anni a. C.)

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-Tried to weaken Qin nobility by abolishing primogeniture (property now had to be shared between brothers, not given to the oldest son)
-Thought that a ruler should trust his own judgement and do anything to compel obedience from subjects
-Willing to sacrifice individual freedom to protect prosperity of the state
-Killed in 338 BCE after becoming entangled in a bitter intrigue at court

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