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A King's Own "Yes" Trapped His Legal System
A philosopher challenges a king's legal system by asking what it means to obey the law. What would you do if following the rules made you a disgrace?
A King's Own "Yes" Trapped His Legal System
This episode explores the story of Yin Wen, a philosopher from the Warring States period, who used a king's own words to dismantle his legal system. It delves into the intellectual danger of unanswered questions and the power of precise language in governance.
Person: Yin Wen
Period: Warring States period
Location: State of Qi
Texts that recorded the conversation: The Zhuangzi, The Kongcongzi, The…
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