Xunzi
Who is Xunzi?
Xunzi (given name Xun Kuang) is considered as one third of the three key figures in Confucianism (alongside Confucius and Mengzi). He lived from approximately 310-235 BCE during China's Warring States period in the state of Zhao,
His major work is the book Xunzi, a collection of essays on various philosophical topics. It was compiled after his death.
Key ideas of Xunzi
While influential in his time, Xunzi's thought was later considered somewhat unorthodox within Confucianism. However, his ideas had a major impact on the development of Chinese philosophy.
Here are some of his philosophical contributions that remain relevant in everyday life:
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