Legalism
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Legalism may refer to:
In philosophy:
In theology:
In legal theory:
In philosophy:
- Legalism (Chinese philosophy)Legalism (Chinese philosophy)In Chinese history, Legalism was one of the main philosophic currents during the Warring States Period, although the term itself was invented in the Han Dynasty and thus does not refer to an organized 'school' of thought....
, Chinese political philosophy based on the idea that a highly efficient and powerful government is the key to social order. - Legalism (Western philosophy)Legalism (Western philosophy)Legalism, in the Western sense, is an approach to the analysis of legal questions characterized by abstract logical reasoning focusing on the applicable legal text, such as a constitution, legislation, or case law, rather than on the social, economic, or political context...
, a concept in Western jurisprudence - Legalism (Korean philosophy), school of Korean legal thought originating in Korea's Joseon DynastyJoseon DynastyJoseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...
related to the Chinese philosophical tradition of legalism
In theology:
- Legalism (theology)Legalism (theology)Legalism, in Christian theology, is a sometimes-pejorative term referring to an over-emphasis on discipline of conduct, or legal ideas, usually implying an allegation of misguided rigour, pride, superficiality, the neglect of mercy, and ignorance of the grace of God or emphasizing the letter of...
, a sometimes pejorative term relating to a number of concepts in the Christian theological tradition
In legal theory:
- Liberal legalismLiberal legalismLiberal legalism is a political and legal theory which can be defined as a belief that politics should be constrained by legal constitutional boundaries. Liberal legalism has also been called legal constitutionalism, such as is found in United States and Germany, with political constitutionalism,...
- A theory on the relationship between politics and law