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Xun Zi: Basic Writings

by Burton Watson

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Interesting as representing the more pessimistic and severe side of Confucianism, in contrast to the gentler Mencius. H. is less popular but probably represents a lot of the grimmer side of
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Hsün Tzu (born ca. 312 B.C.) provided the dominant philosophical system of his day. Although basically Confucian, he differed with Mencius by asserting that the original nature of man is evil, and also expounded on such subjects as good government, military affairs, Heaven, and music.

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