Xunzi
c. 310–c. 235 BCE
Confucian philosopher who held that human nature must be shaped by education.
- Known as
- Philosopher
- Category
- Thinkers
- Born
- c. 310 BCE, Zhao
- Died
- c. 235 BCE, Chu
Alive at the same time as Xunzi
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