The Construction Of Xunzi's Thought

The system construction of Xunzi's thought is based on the "mind".The development of Xunzi's philosophical thought generally follows the following pattern:People's natural "mind" and "nature" are relatively independent,especially the "mind"has cognitive and moral function born;Therefore,the "mind" can recognize the nature of human and can recognize the basis of human being as human being,also it can recognize Objective things;It is under the leadership of the mind,there is a behavior of"transforming nature through setting up conscious activity" so that to pursue good and avoid evil;Its tools and guidelines of that behavior are ritual;Further,people use ritual to carry out management activity of social and political,and to use ritual for moral cultivation.So,from the aspect of "mind",it is of great philosophical significance to analyze the Xunzi's thought and the construction of the whole philosophy system,that will help us to reconsider the complete philosophical system of Xunzi.The first chapter of the article investigates the connotation of Xunzi's "mind".In my opinion,the "mind" is naturally generated at the same time as "nature" and has cognitive ability and moral ability,compared with nature,it is subjective and active.The essay believes that the "mind" has the following two connotations in the eye of Xunzi:first,the mind is born with a cognitive and moral ability,which is a born function;secondly,the "mind" and the "nature" are relative,the mind is subjective and initiative.In the second chapter,based on the meaning of "mind" in the first chapter,Xunzi's "theory of human nature" and "epistemology" will be drawn.In the "Theory of Human Nature","nature" is a natural existence for people themselves,and there is no distinction between the value of good and evil about "nature".But once indulge"nature" will appear "evil".The change of the statement from "nature" to "evil" is caused by the evaluation of the "mind",this is the human nature of Xunzi;s theory of"Xing-e".In addition,in Xunzi's theory of human nature,we will make the conclusion that the human being as human being is a conduct of mind,the fundamental difference between humans and animals is the "Righteousness" of mind;In "epistemology",the development and completion of cognitive activities can not be separated from the function of "mind".The thought of "differentiating between man and nature" of Xunzi is also established in the cognitive activities,and it is inseparable from the innate cognition and internal discrimination of "mind".In the second chapter,based on the meaning of "mind" in the first chapter,Xunzi's"theory of human nature" and "epistemology" will be drawn.In the "Theory of Human Nature","nature" is a natural existence for people themselves,and there is no distinction between the value of good and evil about "nature".But once indulge"nature" will appear "evil".The change of the statement from "nature" to "evil" is caused by the evaluation of the "mind",this is the human nature of Xunzi's theory of"Xing-e".In addition,in Xunzi's theory of human nature,we will make the conclusion that the human being as human being is a conduct of mind,the fundamental difference between humans and animals is the "Righteousness" of mind;In "epistemology",the development and completion of cognitive activities can not be separated from the function of "mind" The thought of "differentiating between man and nature" of Xunzi is also established in the cognitive activities,and it is inseparable from the innate cognition and internal discrimination of "mind".The fourth chapter is also derived from the previous chapter.In addition to the internal "mind" function,the development of the "hua xing qi wei" activity must also have an external objective condition for depend and actual carry out.This tool is"ritual",and it can be said that the creation of "ritual" was created for the "nature".Only under the social norm of "rite" as a specific condition,can it be from "nature" to"conscious activity" and the idea of "hua xing qi wei" can be established.However,the possibility of the establishment of "ritual" is still inseparable from the function of"mind".The moral ability of its "righteousness" in mind plays an important role.Therefore,rituals can be created by saint.In this chapter,the article also explores the origin of Xunzi's "ritual",which makes source of "ritual" more explicit and organized.The fifth chapter discusses the civilize of "ritual".One is to perform social and political rule with "ritual",and the other is to carry out moral cultivation with "ritual".Similarly,the content of this chapter is derived from the premise of the fourth chapter,and is also the important content of?XUNZI?.The purpose of the creation of Xunzi's"ritual" is to have a better application,this is use it to carry out state political management in accordance with "ritual" and apply it to individuals for moral cultivation and realization of ideal personality.Both are carried out and realized under the "ritual".This is what Xunzi advocates most.The "mind" also plays a great role in the thought of the two above.Without the participation of the "mind",the above activities cannot be carried out.The sixth chapter is the conclusion.It is concluded that Xunzi's thought are systematic,and the foundation of his systemic idea development and his ideological establishment lies in the subject of "mind",leaving the "mind" and his thought cannot be produced and carried out.