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Philosophy of Xunzi: A Reconstruction
by Philosophy of Xunzi: A Reconstruction
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The Philosophy of Xunzi sheds light on the teachings of a disciplined thinker who contradicted conventional schools of Confucian thought. Living in a time of great instability and discord, Xunzi came to believe that man's desires, if left unchecked, would lead to ruin, and so advocated a system of strict societal controls. His best-known disciple took a more extreme stance, likely coloring history's view of Xunzi. This new examination of his complex, sometimes harsh ideas, uncovers a deeper humanity and a restrained optimism in his writings, giving them new relevance for present-day Confucians and Western thinkers.
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- Open Court Brand
- Feb 15, 2007 Pub Date:
- 9780812695977 ISBN-13:
- 0812695976 ISBN-10:
- Chinese Language
- 8.98 in * 0.41 in * 6.1 in Dimensions:
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