Lord Shang and Legalism (apr 8, 356 BC – mar 7, 338 BC)
Description:
-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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Date:
apr 8, 356 BC
mar 7, 338 BC
~ 18 years