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This philosophy advocated for strict government control and harsh punishments

  1. Legalism

  2. Confucianism

  3. Ren Li

  4. Daoism
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Explanation

Legalism is an ancient Chinese philosophy that emphasizes the need for strict laws, absolute state control, and harsh punishments to maintain social order. It rejects the Confucian belief in moral virtue and instead relies on rewards and punishments to govern human behavior. This philosophy was famously utilized by the Qin Dynasty to unify China.

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