Xun Zi's Theory Of Human Nature And Its Contemporary Value

Xun Zi was the typical representative on the theory of human nature. But Xun Zi in the study of human nature has come to the Confucian theory of human nature and the mainstream thinking-on-good relative Nature Evil. Which theory is more reasonable? Xun zi was right on the ideological formation, content, verification and enforcement of laws known for the propriety of sorting out a meticulous and comprehensive exposition, enabled us to Xun zi Humanity is a more in-depth understanding and grasp and the further use of evil on assumptions from the legal system and boost solve the problem of corruption.This paper mainly from the following five sections in the Book of Modern Humanity and the values discussed :First, an overview of human nature. Is a human life and the inherent nature of the universal, Whether people - good ,people -evil or without Distinction, Humanity is a hypothetical.Second, the development profile before Xun zi the originator of the theory. From the period prior to the Confucian-good person, which theory is evil and good of humanity without the seeds of evil start, expounded the overview of the development of Humanity before Xun zi.Third,Xun zi's Theory of Human Nature. As part of the past two basis , discuss Xun zi's formation of Humanity , expound Xun zi's Humanity on the "nature" as defined , elaborate the proof evil on Xun zi's Humanity theory. Thus into line on further understand and grasp of Xun zi's Humanity theory.Fourth, the inevitable choice based on human evil—The law of propriety. The third part is based on a demonstrated propriety The law of necessity and possibility.Fifth, the modern value of Xun zi's theory of human nature. The part from the analysis of the current anti-corruption campaign, to expound on Xun zi evil in the anti-corruption struggle in a positive role.