Foundations of Eastern Civilization, Episode 8
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Foundations of Eastern Civilization, Episode 8
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Foundations of Eastern Civilization
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Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2013
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Return to the followers of Confucius and consider two contrasting views of human nature and political theory. While Mencius believed humans were innately good and were entrusted with the Mandate of Heaven, Xunzi believed human nature was essentially evil. Both philosophers, however, remained faithful to Confucius's belief in the need for well-educated, ethical rulers
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