When1: -270
When2: -240
Who: Xun Zi or Hsün Tzu or Hsün K'uang
What: philosopher
Where: Chang'an (Xian), China
works\ Master Xun
Detail: He lived -298 to -238 and was Confucian. People are naturally selfish, envious, hateful, and desirous, and so cause conflict, violence, crime, and wanton behavior. People develop desires that society must regulate. Society imposes order and so helps people gain more satisfaction overall.
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