Etiquette Thought

Hsun-Tzu is good at ideology of Li in thinkers of Pre-Qin. The ideology is extensive and rofound, shows unique characteristics. Hsun-Tzu studies in Li, whose name is Hsun-Tzu because of reality, the ideological system structured in developing what is useful and discard what is not all sub various schools of thinkers , especially Confucius the foundation that study of the Li. We can say, Hsun-Tzu has studied and not merely offered theory support and supported in unison to the politics that will finished soon , and gave China political system and culture pattern of a feudal society to exert a profound influence.Set up intact politics, culture system on the basis of Li, must prove the rationality, necessity existing at first. And Hsun-Tzu answers this question, mainly deep ground discussion comes from the theory of human nature and heaven. Hsun-Tzu proves the value from the theory of human nature in the human society of Li, proves that it accords with the needs of the human survival and development, but this is only the origin coming to prove Li from the function , can't solve the origin problem . Hsun-Tzu then outside subject of turning to, goes to look for the ultimate origin . That is to look for the basis from the heaven , thinks that Li comes from it.Hsun-Tzu is questioning the origin constantly, the purpose lies in proving the rationality , necessity and authority of Li, its final purpose lies in the reference be unable to leave it at moment . In Hsun-Tzu eyes, Li is regarded as the behavioural norm and political system mainly. In fact, Li in Hsun-Tzu is mainly as the political system, and demonstrate the distinct grade characteristic .Not only like this,but also Hsun-Tzu introduces the law yet, conbines with Li together the mandatory , standard of the law, thus form such unique system design.According to origin ,Li has become the bridge to link up people and heaven in fact. Seen in this light, the function of Li mainly satisfies and controls people's demand to some extent, cultivate one's moral character and the society combine.