Legalism

Legalism may refer to:

In philosophy:

• Legalism (Chinese philosophy), Chinese political philosophy based on the idea that a highly efficient and powerful government is the key to social order
• Legalism (Western philosophy), a concept in Western jurisprudence

In theology:

• Legalism (theology), a sometimes pejorative term relating to a number of concepts in the Christian theological tradition

In legal theory:

• Liberal legalism, a theory on the relationship between politics and law