Han Feizi believed the role of government is to enforce laws and maintain order, not improve lives. He argued rulers require authority through power, ability to manage subordinates, and impartial laws. Legalism de-emphasizes ethics and morality and is incompatible with democracy as it could enable power abuse.

1. Legalism
Han Feizi (475-221 BCE). believed that the role of
government should be to enforce laws and maintain
order, rather than trying to improve the lives of the
people.

2. The Ruler requires
–shì ( 勢 ):authority the power to make
his commands be obeyed
–shù ( 術 ):methods the ability to
handle his subordinates
–fǎ ( 法 ):law to guarantee impartiality
and justice

3. 1.Lack of emphasis on ethics and
morality
2.Incompatibility with democratic
values
3.Potential for abuse of power