The State and the Environmental History of Early China: Interview with Professor Brian Lander
Tides of History
Treatment of People as Disposable Commodities
This chapter explores the treatment of people as disposable commodities in Chinese thought and compares it to other early states. It delves into the logic of how states operate and view their available resources, discussing the similarities found across societies. The chapter raises questions about individual responsibility in the actions of the state and highlights the need to acknowledge the suffering inflicted upon the conquered by the conquerors.
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