What was Zhuge Liang critical of?
Shang Yang's Legalist thought
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
Answer
Shang Yang's Legalist thought was criticized by Zhuge Liang, a prominent strategist and statesman of the Three Kingdoms period in China. Zhuge Liang believed that Legalism's emphasis on strict laws and punishments was too harsh and could lead to social unrest. He advocated for a more benevolent approach to governance, prioritizing morality and education over fear and coercion.
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