and a strict legal system are necessary to maintain social order and stability. Legalists believe that people are inherently selfish and need to be controlled through strict laws and harsh punishment in order to prevent chaos and maintain order in society. They view the government as the ultimate authority and advocate for a centralized, authoritarian system of rule. Legalism has been criticized for its lack of emphasis on individual rights and freedoms, as well as its reliance on fear and coercion to maintain obedience.
