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Human Nature

Central debate: inherently good (Mencius), tending toward disorder without cultivation (Xunzi), or neutral? Defines the Confucian schools.

Thinkers

孟子 Mèngzǐ 荀子 Xúnzǐ

Works

孟子 Mencius 荀子 Xunzi
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