"韩非子" by Fei Han is a thought-provoking philosophical text that delves into topics such as governance, politics, and human nature. The book presents various arguments and theories that challenge traditional beliefs and offer new perspectives on issues such as power, justice, and morality.
Fei Han's writing style is clear and concise, making complex ideas accessible to readers. The book is organized into chapters that explore different philosophical concepts, allowing readers to easily navigate through the author's ideas.
One of the strengths of "韩非子" is its ability to stimulate critical thinking and spark discussions on important societal issues. Fei Han's ideas are often controversial and may challenge readers' preconceived notions, but they also encourage readers to engage in meaningful debates and reconsider their own beliefs.
Overall, "韩非子" is a compelling read for anyone interested in philosophy, politics, and ethics. It offers a unique perspective on fundamental questions about humanity and society, making it a valuable addition to the field of Chinese philosophy.
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《初見秦》 1 初見秦: 臣聞不知而言不智，知而不言不忠，為人臣不忠當死，言而不當亦當死。雖 然，臣願悉言所聞，唯大王裁其罪。2 初見秦: 臣聞天下陰燕陽魏，連荊固齊，收韓而成從，將西面以與秦強為難，臣竊笑 之。世有三亡，而天下得之，其此之謂乎！臣聞之曰：“以亂攻治者亡，以邪攻正者亡 ，以逆攻順者亡。”今天下之府庫不盈，囷倉空虛，悉其士民，張軍數十百萬。其頓首 戴羽為將軍，斷死於前，不至千人，皆以言死。白刃在前，斧鑕在後，而卻走不能死也 。非其士民不能死也，上不能故也。言賞則不與，言罰則不行，賞罰不信，故士民不死 也。今秦出號令而行賞罰，有功無功相事也。出其父母懷衽之中，生未嘗見寇耳。聞戰 ，頓足徒裼，犯白刃，蹈鑪炭，斷死於前者皆是也。夫斷死與斷生者不同，而民為之者 ，是貴奮死也。夫一人奮死可以對十，十可以對百，百可以對千，千可以對萬，萬可以 剋天下矣。今秦地折長補短，方數千里，名師數十百萬。秦之號令賞罰、地形利害，天 下莫若也。以此與天下，天下不足兼而有也。是故秦戰未嘗不剋，攻未嘗不取，所當未 嘗不破，開地數千里，此其大功也。然而兵甲頓，士民病，蓄積索，田疇荒，囷倉虛， 四鄰諸侯不服，霸王之名不成，此無異故，其謀臣皆不盡其忠也。
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