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What is the "stupid teaching" and "muddle-headed chatter"?
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The "stupid teaching" and "muddle-headed chatter" are the teachings of Confucius. Fa is not partial to the noble, does not exclude ministers, and does not discriminate against the common people. Linking the "public" sphere with justice and objective standards, for Han Fei, the private and public had always opposed each other. Taking after Shang Yang he lists the Confucians among his "five vermin," and calls the Confucian teaching on love and compassion