순자(荀子)의 도덕교육론 - 화성기위(化性起僞) 개념을 중심으로

Abstract

Xun zi's 'Moral Education' can be explained by the concept of 'transforming human through intentional effort'(化性起僞) which means education of changing human nature makes moralist. 'transforming human through intentional effort' is the process of self-dicipline through self-examination and self-change to be a man of social need. 'transforming human through intentional effort' can be separated into 'transformation of human nature'(化性) and 'intentional effort'(起僞). 'transformation of human nature' is the purpose and necessity of moral education and 'intentional effort' is the content and method of moral education. According to the view of Xun Zi's study, the human nature is based on the theory that human nature is fundamentally evil and thus it need to be resolved moral issues.​ In order to be a virtuous society, education method in the nature of moral should be sought and the education should be aimed eventually at socially desirable human character. Moral and personality are very important subjects in Confucianism.​ The ultimate goal of education is to cultivate people of talent who are socially desirable.​ A man of honor and sage are embodiment of 'transforming human through intentional effort' and socially desirable moral leader.