Author(s)

Wei Wenshan, Pan Yinghong, Gao Lu

Corresponding Author

Wei Wenshan

Abstract

As traditional means of national governance, “rule of virtue” and “rule of law” have been valued and respected by successive rulers, which not only greatly improve the efficiency of national governance, but also play an important role in maintaining their rule and social order. From the perspective of historical materialism, it is of great significance and lasting value to explore the logical considerations, realistic factors, historical rationality and limitations of Shang Yang's thought of governing the country by law.

Keywords

The Book of Lord Shang; the rule of law; historical materialism