A mediocre ruler must rule: Han Fei on rulership
Philosophy & Social Criticism: An International, Interdisciplinary Journal
Published online on January 10, 2025
Abstract
Philosophy & Social Criticism, Volume 52, Issue 4, Page 473-492, May 2026.
This article explores Han Fei’s political theory of rulership by taking a cue from his observation that most rulers are mediocre in their talent or skill. Through various analogies, Han Fei creates the image of a ruler as a paranoid man whose unique ...
This article explores Han Fei’s political theory of rulership by taking a cue from his observation that most rulers are mediocre in their talent or skill. Through various analogies, Han Fei creates the image of a ruler as a paranoid man whose unique ...