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The five words that buried a scholar for two thousand years
A scholar's honest assessment of human nature leads to his downfall, as his words are twisted and used against him for two millennia.
The five words that buried a scholar for two thousand years
This episode explores the life of Xunzi, a revered ancient Chinese scholar whose reputation was shattered by a single, misinterpreted statement. It delves into the political and intellectual landscape of the Warring States period and the consequences of speaking an inconvenient truth.
Person: Xun Kuang (Xunzi)
Date: Born around 310 BCE
Location: State of Zhao (now north-central Shanxi)
Period: Warring…
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