02194cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000310011224500170014324600170016026400510017730000470022833600260027533700260030133800360032750000310036350800260039452013200042053400450174065300350178585600430182099900170186325314UtSlPG20260610133559.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aB1 aWang, Xianqian,d1842-191810a荀子集解1 aXunzi Ji Jie 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-05-03  aProduced by Inga Tsai  a"荀子集解" by Xianqian Wang is a collection of philosophical writings compiled in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the ideas and teachings of Xunzi, a prominent Confucian philosopher, addressing topics such as morality, human nature, education, and the importance of rituals (li) in governance. Through a series of essays, the book offers insights into the ethical framework and socio-political views that shaped traditional Chinese thought.  The opening of this collection sets the stage for Xunzi's philosophy, beginning with a preface that addresses misconceptions regarding his views on human nature, particularly the notion of intrinsic evil. Xianqian Wang argues against this misinterpretation, explaining that Xunzi believed in the potential for goodness through education and proper governance. This section engages with the importance of virtuous leadership and the transformative power of knowledge, juxtaposing the flawed interpretations of Xunzi's teachings against their original intent. Moreover, it lays the groundwork for deeper discussions on self-cultivation and the societal role of the "Junzi" or "gentleman" throughout the subsequent chapters, emphasizing the alignment of individual virtues with the collective well-being of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aXunzi, 340 B.C.-245 B.C. Xunzi40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25314  c66315d66315