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Xunzior Hsün-tzu(born c. 300, Zhao kingdom, China—died c. 230 BCE, Lanling, Chu kingdom) Chinese scholar and philosopher. He belonged to the academy of philosophy in the state of Qi before becoming magistrate of a district in Chu in 255. His major work, the Xunzi, taught that humanity is evil by nature and can become good only through rigorous training. This view provoked much controversy because it opposed the teachings of Mencius, who believed in innate human goodness. Xunzi's teachings were later eclipsed when the Mencius became a Confucian classic. Xunzi is regarded as one of the three great philosophers of the classical period of Confucianism in China. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For example, Bell seems deeply influenced by the ancient Chinese philosopher Xunzi, whom she quotes as Leaching, "rites are the highest expression of the hierarchical order, the basis for strengthening the state, the way by which to create authority. The second part, "Ancient Philosophy," expounds the ideas of such major pre-Qin thinkers as Mencius and Xunzi on moral will and motivation. |
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