From the Theory of Xin and the Theory of Sage and Mortal to the Establishment of Governance Models——A Comparative Study of Meng Zi's and Xun Zi's Political Philosophy Construction Paths
In the era of transition between the Zhou and Qin Dynasties,many philosophers focused on contemplating ways to save the world.For both Meng Zi and Xun Zi among the Confucians,the theory of Xin was the theoretical foundation for constructing their political philosophy.The different understanding and cognition of Xin directly influenced the different theoretical paths and features they formed in constructing the theory of sage and mortal and governance modes.Meng Zi believed that everyone had a moral conscience and emphasized the universal significance of Xin,mainly focusing on the commonalities between sages and mortals.Xun Zi advocated that Xin was something that need to be uncovered and can be uncovered,and the important basis and standard for distinguishing Xin of the sage from Xin of the mortal was whether it can achieve great clarity.Under these two theoretical paths,Meng Zi and Xun Zi respectively formed political philosophy theories of governing through Ren and education and governing through the combination of Li and Fa.The theoretical exploration and humanistic sentiments demonstrated by Meng Zi and Xun Zi to address the difficulties of their times still have valuable meanings and significance worth learning from in today's global development.
theory of Xintheory of Sage and Mortalgoverning through Ren and Educationgoverning through the combination of Li and Fa
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