Xunzi (philosopher)
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Xunzi, born Xun Kuang, was a late Warring States period Confucian Chinese philosopher, often ranked as the third great Confucian philosopher of antiquity after his predecessors Confucius and Mencius.
Imaginary portrait of Xunzi, Qing dynasty (1636–1912), Palace Museum
Xunzi (book)
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The Xunzi is an ancient Chinese collection of philosophical writings attributed to Xun Kuang, a 3rd-century BC philosopher usually associated with the Confucian tradition. The Xunzi emphasizes educati
Xunzi (philosopher)
…to the philosophy's ability to flourish in the Han dynasty and throughout the later history of East Asia. His works were compiled in the eponymous Xunzi, and survive in excellent condition. Unlike other ancient compilations, his authorship of these texts is generally secure, though it is likely that…
Text from the Xunzi in seal script
Xun Kuang