What Role Do the Orderly and Disorderly Reigns of the Sage-King

question 51

Essay

What role do the orderly and disorderly reigns of the sage-king Yu and the tyrant Jie play in Xunzi's argument?

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Definitions:

Binocular Cue

Visual information taken in by two eyes that enable us to gain a sense of depth and three-dimensional perception.

Convergence

The act of moving toward union or uniformity, especially in a scientific, social, or psychological context.

Nearby Object

An item or thing that is physically close to a point of reference or location.

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology that proposes the human brain sees objects as whole forms rather than as a collection of parts.