Statements (115)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_figure
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| gptkbp:advocated_for |
agricultural innovation
centralized government harsh punishments |
| gptkbp:architect |
Qin's rise to power
|
| gptkbp:birth_year |
390 BC
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| gptkbp:born_in |
c. 390 BC
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| gptkbp:cause_of_death |
gptkb:execution
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| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:King_Zheng_of_Qin
gptkb:King_Huiwen_of_Qin gptkb:Confucius |
| gptkbp:contribution |
strengthening the Qin state
|
| gptkbp:death_year |
338 BC
|
| gptkbp:died_in |
338 BC
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| gptkbp:encouraged |
meritocracy
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| gptkbp:established |
strict legal codes
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" The law is the ruler of the people."
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
Warring States period
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Shang Yang
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Qin_Dynasty
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Han_Fei
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
later legalist thinkers
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| gptkbp:introduced |
land reforms
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| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the unification of China
the rise of the Qin Dynasty |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
his ruthless methods
|
| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
military reforms
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| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
other legalist philosophers
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| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
a controversial figure
|
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
traditionalists
|
| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
his contributions to statecraft
his pragmatic approach |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:political_theory
Chinese political history |
| gptkbp:key_player |
the unification of China under Qin.
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| gptkbp:known_for |
legalist reforms
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on Chinese governance
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
Chinese
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Book_of_Lord_Shang
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| gptkbp:performed_by |
Qin's military expansion
|
| gptkbp:philosophy |
gptkb:Legalism
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| gptkbp:position |
gptkb:Prime_Minister_of_the_State_of_Qin
|
| gptkbp:promoted |
infrastructure development
agricultural productivity |
| gptkbp:reform |
gptkb:military_training
gptkb:military_technology economic reforms social mobility urbanization military reforms civic responsibility state propaganda administrative reforms centralization of power development of infrastructure development of trade routes public works projects standardization of measurements increased state control land redistribution standardization of currency increased state surveillance increased military funding legal codification enhanced public safety censorship of dissent encouragement of innovation legal uniformity taxation changes enhanced national unity state-sponsored education reduction of noble power enhanced diplomatic relations increased agricultural efficiency increased state revenue promotion of trade creation of a standing army increased agricultural output encouragement of agriculture reduction of corruption meritocracy in government positions prohibition of feudal privileges creation of a bureaucratic system creation of a merit-based civil service. cultural changes in governance development of a tax system based on income enhanced taxation system improvement of military tactics legal accountability of officials legal enforcement of contracts legal protection of property rights prohibition of private armies promotion of loyalty to the state punishment for crime reduction of class barriers standardization of laws across regions |
| gptkbp:reforms_aimed_to |
increase state power
|
| gptkbp:reforms_emphasized |
loyalty to the state
|
| gptkbp:reforms_led_to |
strengthening of the Qin state
|
| gptkbp:served_as |
chief minister of the State of Qin
|
| gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in |
Chinese history
the development of legalism |
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
economic reforms
state control over economy state-sponsored trade |
| gptkbp:was_a_reformer_who |
transformed governance in Qin
|
| gptkbp:was_executed_by |
political rivals
|
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:Han_Feizi
the Warring States period |
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
land redistribution
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| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:The_Book_of_Lord_Shang
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Qin_Shi_Huang
gptkb:Legalism gptkb:Han_Feizi |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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