Ideas of Xunzi (Xun Kuang), by Theme

[Chinese, 290 - 222 BCE, Follower of Confucius]

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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / d. Teaching virtue
Rituals escape natural chaos, and benefit everyone, by reshaping our motivations [Norden]
Rituals don't arise from human nature; they are the deliberate creations of a sage