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The Legalism Philosophy applied to the rulers of the Qin Dynasty. Qin rulers wanted a strong government and society. The strictest way Qin rulers practiced legalism was by prohibiting anyone from talking bad about the government. if they did, they would severely punishment. Punishments were so serve that people began to rebel.Soon legalism failed in china because of the severity of it.

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Painting of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang leading the uprising against Qin

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Qin dynasty soldiers from the Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum, located near Xi'an

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Detail of a terra-cotta soldier from the tomb of the first Qin emperor, Shihuangdi.

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The people would have to accept the rulers' authority

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Legalism was patriarchy.

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Rulers were taught to create detailed laws to train people. Han Fei thought people were naturally evil and selfish. To have a strong society, he thought you would have a punish and reward system. Rulers were also taught to never show feelings or affection

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Han Fei was the founder of legalism. Han Fei was born into a royal family. Han Fei questioned if Confucian teachings would solve society's problems.