On the Differences between Meng Zi's and Xun Zhi's Views on "Etiquette" and Their Internal Relation with the Dissimilar Inclination of Traditional Morals

There exist two moral inclinations-personal morals and ethics in traditional Chinese morals, which is related to the differences in the view of etiquette between Meng Zi and Xun Zi. In Meng's opinion, etiquette stresses the inner upbringing of individuals and concentrates on the moral norms ranging from inner upbringing to exterior conduct. In the eyes of Xun Zi, etiquette focuses on the external standards with social communities as the basic units and public relations as the angle of vision. It is a fresh perspective to consider the differences between Meng Zi's and Xun Zi's views on etiquette as the starting point for exploring its relationship with traditional Chinese morals.