Legalism

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A Chinese philosophy that emphasizes strict adherence to law and order, often through harsh punishments and collective responsibility, which was a key characteristic of the Qin Dynasty.

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Civilization #38: Twilight of the Middle Kingdom

Civilization #38: Twilight of the Middle Kingdom

Predictive History

A Chinese philosophy that emphasizes strict adherence to law and order, often through harsh punishments and collective responsibility, which was a key characteristic of the Qin Dynasty.

Will MacAskill of Effective Altruism Fame — The Value of Longtermism, AI, and How to Save the World

Will MacAskill of Effective Altruism Fame — The Value of Longtermism, AI, and How to Save the World

Tim Ferriss

A Machiavellian-like political philosophy in ancient China focused on gaining power, which briefly influenced the Qin state.