Social Sciences
8 years ago

Dong Zhong-shu's Theory of Human Nature: Good and Vicious Parts Revealed.

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Hengshui Shi-Zhuan xuebao
Some Knowledge about the Theory of Human Nature Put Forward by Dong Zhong-shu
Gao Chun-ju

Paper Summary

Dong Zhong-shu combined ideas from Meng Zi and Xun Zi to create his theory of human nature during the Han Dynasty. He believed that people have both good and bad parts to their nature, and education can influence the good part. His theory was a mix of both Meng Zi's and Xun Zi's ideas, and it was well-suited for the society of the Han Dynasty.

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