+Xunzi was an influential ancient Chinese [Confucian](/wiki/Confucianism) philosopher. He taught that human nature is innately bad, advocating rigorous education and ritual to cultivate virtue. His thought contrasted sharply with [Mencius](/wiki/Mencius) while also influencing later Legalist ideas.
+## See also
+- [Human Nature](/wiki/Human_Nature)
+- [Ritual](/wiki/Ritual)
+- [Legalism](/wiki/Legalism)
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