Xunzi was born in -313.
Xunzi died in -238.
The philosophy of Xunzi, a Confucian scholar, states that humans are born with innate selfish and greedy tendencies. Xunzi believed that these tendencies needed to be disciplined through education and rituals in order for people to become moral and virtuous members of society.
Xunzi
Xunzi believed that people are not naturally good, but rather have selfish and unruly tendencies that need to be disciplined and cultivated through education and moral training.
Xunzi would likely support the idea that human nature is inherently selfish and that ethical behavior must be learned and cultivated through education and ritual practices. He believed that individuals are not born with virtuous tendencies, but must develop them through moral discipline and guidance.
Greatest is Confucius.And then: Zhuanzi,Laozi,Mengzi,Xunzi,Sunzi
YANXIA ZHAO has written: 'FATHER AND SON IN CONFUCIANISM AND CHRISTIANITY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF XUNZI AND PAUL'
person would be considered superstitious. Xunzi believed in a rational approach to solving problems based on education and critical thinking rather than relying on superstitious beliefs and practices.
The drum would be worn out, and the pig would be gone.
Important figures in Confucianism include Confucius (Kong Fuzi), the founder of the philosophy, who emphasized moral integrity, social harmony, and the importance of education. His disciples, such as Mencius (Mengzi) and Xunzi, further developed his ideas, with Mencius advocating for the innate goodness of human nature and Xunzi emphasizing the necessity of education and discipline. Additionally, later scholars like Zhu Xi played a crucial role in systematizing Confucian thought during the Song Dynasty.
Zhonglin. Wang has written: 'Yuan dai san qu lun cong (Wen shi zhe da xi)' 'Xin yi Xunzi du ben'
Xitang Zhang has written: 'Shang shu yin lun' -- subject(s): Shu jing 'Guliang zhen wei kao' 'Xunzi zhen wei kao'