On Xunzi’s Educational Thought

Abstract

Xunzi believes that human’s natural nature is “evil”, and analyzes and discusses human’s natural nature of “evil”; He
put forward the ideal personality of “sage” and “gentleman” as the value target of education and teaching. He pointed out that through
education and learning, human nature can be transformed, human character can be improved, and human status and life prospects can also
be improved. He believes that respecting teachers and valuing education is of fundamental signifi cance for the future and destiny of the
country and the stable development of society. He emphasized that learning must be persistent; we must have a plan and do something and
do nothing; be modest, single-minded and calm. We should take “practice” as the ultimate goal and destination of learning.