The book "Xunzi" represents the first complete English translation of the ancient Chinese text, which is considered one of the most extensive and elegant works of the Confucian tradition. Written by Xunzi, this work offers a systematic view of Confucian ideals that goes beyond the fragmented statements of Confucius and Mencius. It addresses a variety of topics, including ethics, politics, war, language, psychology, human nature, rituals, and music. The translation by Eric Hutton makes the text more accessible to a broad audience and students of Chinese philosophy than ever before. This edition also includes an introduction, a timeline of early Chinese history, a list of important names and terms, cross-references, explanatory notes, a bibliography, and an index.