A Study On The Contemporary Value Of Xunzi’s Theory Of Human Nature

Xunzi called "human nature" refers to the instincts of life,is the most basic desire and requirements.He proposed " Human nature is evil,the good and also the pseudo " point of view.Xunzi to " human nature is evil" as the theoretical premise,Observe the difference between human nature and acquired,its essence is the nature of nature,there is no good and evil of the points,it may be transformed into evil,it may be transformed into good,Xunzi proposed "Change the innate humanity".To guide the human nature,that is,to transform the human nature,to establish the moral concept.There are ways of education(especially moral education)and self-cultivation.People through acquired efforts,constantly self-cultivation,and ultimately to " human nature pseudo-together",can become a "saint."In this paper,Xunzi’s theory of"Human nature is evil ",as well as " human nature theory" as the basis of education and self-cultivation concept as the focus of the object.Focusing on the value of Xunzi’s theory of human nature in the current construction of socialist morality.Introduction gives a brief explanation of the significance of the topic,the status quo and the innovation and the arrangement of the research.The first chapter expounds the social and historical background and the theoretical background of Xunzi himself and his theory of Human nature is evil.Discussion on the difference views of Xunzi and Mencius on human nature.The second chapter excavates and analyzes Xunzi ’s education and self-cultivation.To " human nature is evil " as the basis of human nature,through the nature of pseudo,and ultimately to achieve " human nature pseudo-together " of the self-cultivation of the Road.The third chapter focuses on the revelation of Xunzi’s theory of human nature to contemporary moral construction.We should strengthen the moral education,improve the laws and regulations,strengthen the self-cultivation consciousness of the main participants of the market construction,which is necessary to strengthen the moral construction.