“人之性恶明矣”——荀子人性论的四重视界

“It Is Clear That Human Nature Is Evil”:The Four Perspectives of Tsunzi's Theory of Human Nature

"人之性恶明矣"是《荀子·性恶》篇的主题。"人之性恶明矣"不仅使荀子在人性论上主张性恶一目了然,而且透射出荀子对人性有别于孟子等人的思考。由此,荀学风采、儒家神韵、先秦特质和中国印记便构成了"人之性恶明矣"的四重视界。

＂It is clear that human nature is evil＂ is the theme of Human Nature ls Evil by Tsunzi. It not only makes Tsunzi＇s idea of human nature clear that human natre is evil but also shows his thinking of human nature which is different from that of Mencius＇. Based on this, Tsunzi＇s learning style, Confucian fascinating expressiveness, Pre-qin characteristics and Chinese impressiveness have formed the four perspectives of the idea of＂it is clear that human nature is evil＂.