PHILOSOPHY - Ancient: Xunzi on Human Nature [HD]

In this video, David Wong (Duke University) discusses Xunzi's view of human nature.

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[ASIFAHMED-gooy]

This is much better than the boring lectures on our Institute and also very easy to understand the concept,

[HeroHoundoom]

In my personal experience I find that Xunzi's view of human nature is more clear and leaning to truth. I also admire the equally well known statesman Han Fei and the school of legalism as a whole. As human beings it is clear that we have natural tendencies towards immoral acts, it is necessary to forcibly contain these traits. I believe that malevolent intent is more persuasive than benevolent intent, though benevolent intent feel better. A well organised and law enforced society is the only true check we have against our violent temperaments.

[Ohsoyoucocodoll]

Thank you so much, i have a sacratic circle tomorrow (im a freshman by the way) in honors world history about this discussion. Didn't wanna read a really long passage so this helped me alot💜

[henlonglong]

Watched this before my ethics class today and it helped out. Thanks!

[Sebshuerta]

Thank you, I'm writing an essay of the Xunzi and you helped me see the context. I was getting lost in details

[plastico]

Thankyou, Any primary sources I could use for an essay? Much appreciated! Subscribed and will spread the word.

[carmenguadalupevalenciamer]

this is a presentation very but very good

[MatheusCosta-toeo]

Nice presentation of "xing e" chapter.

[janneiljanson]

The presentation is very knowledgeable. May I use this in our class report? Thank you.

[Theorychad]

There's no such thing as a fixed human nature. We evolve or devolve over time

[StillmanSpinningSteel]

Very simple yet thorough explanation. Thank you. What program did you use to present this?

[aum]

Good for whom? Bad for whom? Do people ever commit violence on others claiming it’s good for them? Or that they are right?

[richardedward]

wonderfully clear. thank you, Prof. Wong. 🤎💜

[DaveSkylark]

I always liked xunzi. His ideas match up with the idea of “original sin” in biblical theology.