“Man's nature is evil; goodness is the result of conscious activity.”
Quote by Xunzi
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Xunzi
Xunzi, whose name was Kuang, was a renowned ancient Chinese philosopher during the Warring States period. His thoughts had a profound impact on later generations. Xunzi advocated for the innate evil of human nature and emphasized the importance of education and laws, proposing the concept of 'innate evil' and 'rule of propriety'. more
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