What was NOT a reason for the Legalist school's vilification?
Democratic ideals
Tyrannical practices
Philosophical opposition
Qin Dynasty’s collapse
Answer
The vilification of the Legalist school in ancient China did not arise solely due to its advocacy of tyrannical practices. Other key factors played significant roles. These included its emphasis on strict laws, harsh punishments, state control over individual freedoms, and its relegation of Confucian ideals such as benevolence and moral conduct to secondary importance.
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