Hsun-Tzu, better known as Xunzi was one of the three sophisticated philosophers in Confucian Philosophy. In the Confucian era, Xunzi was familiarized with many challenges. Xunzi’s philosophy is based on the conception of social and political order. Xunzi, not like any other philosopher, is known for his belief that man’s nature is evil and goodness is the result of conscious activity. Xunzi believes that human nature lacks morality, which leads to the rise of disorder and conflict. In the nature of man, if man is born with the desire of wants, it will lead him to false ideas of goodness that can result in violence and crime, making man a criminal. Xunzi believes that man should not follow their own nature, otherwise they will become lost. Instead
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Evil is a manifestation of people’s action that is generally immoral or malevolent. Evil is also a form of selfishness in others. For example, a baby crying for an unknown reason is evil or having a temper tantrum at a young age would also be a form of evil. We are all born evil. The only way to insure we do not remain evil is by being taught. At a young age you start developing the goodness taught within you, and that you must follow the rules and obey societies laws. Young children are usually disobedient and want to follow their own nature, which can lead to catastrophe. Which is why it is important to establish guidelines and rules. It is better to radically reform man’s nature, instead of developing it. If we were to live in a society where there was no rules and guidelines, and people chose to live their own lives: 1. There would be no peace and order, and 2. Society would not prosper. Agreeing with Xunzi is better than disagreeing.
According to the book “The Study of Human Nature” by Leslie Stevenson, Xunzi states that “a warped piece of wood must wait until it has been laid against the straightening board and forced in to shape”. What this means is that man must wait for guidance of ritual so it can become orderly. In the book it also states “a piece of blunt metal must wait until it has been whetted on a straight,” meaning that man must wait for instructions of a teacher before it can become
Evil is a manifestation of people’s action that is generally immoral or malevolent. Evil is also a form of selfishness in others. For example, a baby crying for an unknown reason is evil or having a temper tantrum at a young age would also be a form of evil. We are all born evil. The only way to insure we do not remain evil is by being taught. At a young age you start developing the goodness taught within you, and that you must follow the rules and obey societies laws. Young children are usually disobedient and want to follow their own nature, which can lead to catastrophe. Which is why it is important to establish guidelines and rules. It is better to radically reform man’s nature, instead of developing it. If we were to live in a society where there was no rules and guidelines, and people chose to live their own lives: 1. There would be no peace and order, and 2. Society would not prosper. Agreeing with Xunzi is better than disagreeing.
According to the book “The Study of Human Nature” by Leslie Stevenson, Xunzi states that “a warped piece of wood must wait until it has been laid against the straightening board and forced in to shape”. What this means is that man must wait for guidance of ritual so it can become orderly. In the book it also states “a piece of blunt metal must wait until it has been whetted on a straight,” meaning that man must wait for instructions of a teacher before it can become