SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

public law

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 43

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    This Han Feizi ‑ Chapter 43 compares Shen Buhai’s shu (ruler’s art) and Shang Yang’s fa (law). It argues both are indispensable, yet neither thinker perfected them; mere military merit should not qualify one for administrative posts.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 38.8

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    This Han Feizi‑Chapter 38.8 challenges Guanzi’s call for full‑open royal speech. It distinguishes public, proclaimed fa (law) from secret inner shu (ruler’s technique), arguing law should be widely known while state‑controlling method stays concealed.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 35.2

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    This Legalist excerpt from Han Feizi‑Chapter 35.2 holds that order stems from law rather than favoritism. It urges impartial rewards‑punishments based on merit and crime, citing three figures to oppose private benevolence and blind personal loyalty.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 6.3

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    Han Feizi defines the ideal minister: fully loyal, obedient, law-abiding, no private ambition. Reject self-seeking scholars to secure absolute monarchical power.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 6.2

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    Han Feizi argues that private cliques ruin states. Rulers must govern by law, not favor or reputation, to stop collusion and secure power.