Project Gutenberg 2008-05-03 Public domain in the USA. 337 Wang, Xianqian 1842 1918 王先謙 荀子集解 Xunzi Ji Jie Produced by Inga Tsai "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.) zh Xunzi, 340 B.C.-245 B.C. Xunzi B Text Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics 309115 2025-06-10T12:08:14.139512 text/html 308936 2025-01-10T11:55:00.248427 text/html 191430 2025-06-10T12:08:18.689965 application/epub+zip 193915 2025-06-10T12:08:15.943057 application/epub+zip 193916 2025-06-10T12:08:14.826490 application/epub+zip 342241 2025-06-10T12:08:20.805025 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335337 2025-06-10T12:08:18.043035 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 309017 2022-09-12T03:34:04.660863 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300059 2025-06-10T12:08:13.866552 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 299949 2021-01-03T13:48:28 text/plain; charset=utf-8 127732 2021-01-03T13:48:28 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 16896 2025-06-10T12:08:20.952943 application/rdf+xml 7765 2025-06-10T12:08:15.383538 image/jpeg 2294 2025-06-10T12:08:15.106004 image/jpeg 189557 2025-06-10T12:08:14.169476 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog