I am comparing Legalists and Confucians. These two groups had a very different way of ruling and keeping order that were both effective for different reasons. Legalists ruled mostly through strict laws, dictating, and fear. They also didn't really believe that people could, or should think for themselves because they are fundamentally bad and should be controlled and kept in their place. Confucians on the other hand believe that people are fundamentally good and should be given a place or at least a say in government(peoples government). They strongly believe in education and hard work, so if some one were to work hard and get educated they could move up in class. I believe that through fear and through love you can maintain order but respect, peace and love is more enlightened and causes a bettered society.