Chinese Rulers
Han Feizi
Master of Legalism
Han Feizi was a Chinese philosopher active in the 3rd c. BC during the Warring States period from the state of Han. Took his own life.
Historical Note
Stuttering prince of Han. Synthesized Legalism into its final form in the Han Feizi. Forced to suicide in Qin by his envious old schoolmate Li Si — even as the First Emperor was reading his work in admiration.