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Which philosophical traditions did Xunzi synthesize with Confucianism?

  • Daoist and Mohist

  • Legalist and Buddhist

  • Taoist and Legalist

  • Mohist and Buddhist

Answer

Xunzi synthesized Confucianism with Daoist and Mohist traditions. From Daoism, he adopted the concept of natural law and the importance of following the natural order. From Mohism, he borrowed the idea of universal love and the rejection of fatalism. By combining these elements with Confucianism's emphasis on ritual, propriety, and social harmony, Xunzi created a comprehensive philosophical system that addressed both the individual and the state.
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