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Han Feizi – Chapter 30.4
This excerpt comes from “Canon Three: Rewards and Praise” in Han Feizi · Inner Congeries of Sayings I. Han Fei argues rulers shall establish generous, trustworthy reward systems. Only when subjects are certain of returns for their efforts will they willingly brave deadly dangers, rising above instinctive fear and greed.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 30.3
This excerpt is from “Canon Two: Inevitable Punishment” in Han Feizi · Inner Congeries of Sayings I. Han Fei holds that mercy poisons the rule of law. Unless penalties are certain – lawbreakers are caught and punished – decrees become hollow. Laws must gain inviolable authority through absolute certainty.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 30.2
This excerpt is from Canon One: Observing and Verifying in Han Feizi · Inner Congeries of Sayings I. Han Fei advances a core political‑philosophical view: relying solely on one source of information makes a ruler vulnerable to deception. Only cross‑checking multiple perspectives can break information barriers and reveal the truth.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 29.2
This excerpt comes from Han Feizi · The Grand Outline, its most Daoist‑tinged chapter on rulers emulating nature for grand vision. Using heaven‑earth and mountains‑seas as metaphors, Han Fei holds that an enlightened ruler should possess cosmic tolerance and impartiality. Rejecting personal whims in governance and appointment, he lets all things thrive to achieve…
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Han Feizi – Chapter 29.1
This excerpt is from Han Feizi · The Grand Outline. It discusses how rulers follow natural laws and grasp state‑governing fundamentals. Drawing on grand imagery, Han Fei argues a wise sovereign avoids arbitrary meddling driven by wit and desire. Instead, he establishes objective laws conforming to nature. Optimal governance brings peaceful order with no…