+**Legalism** was an influential ancient Chinese [Philosophy](/wiki/philosophy) that advocated for a strong, centralized [State](/wiki/state) through strict laws and severe, impartial punishments. It posited that human nature was inherently selfish, requiring firm governmental control and pragmatic governance over moral teachings to achieve order and prosperity.
+## See also
+- [Confucianism](/wiki/confucianism)
+- [Taoism](/wiki/taoism)
+- [Han Fei](/wiki/han-fei)
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