1. The theory of human nature is the theoretical basis of educational development.
Education is an activity to cultivate people, and the theory of human nature is closely related to education. Ancient thinkers and educators in China consciously linked human nature with education long ago, and decided the development of education based on the theory of human nature. Determine the function, object, purpose, content and method of education through the theory of human nature. Based on the theory of "human nature is good", Monk concluded that education is to preserve and expand human innate goodness on the one hand, and to restore lost goodness on the other. Although Xunzi believes that "human nature is evil", as long as one strives to be good, "the smeared person can also be good", and education plays a decisive role in the process of people changing from evil to good. Legalists' "absolute evil theory" requires the implementation of legal education and advocates teaching by law. Mo Zhai believes that human nature is like silk, and what color it is dyed depends on what kind of education and environment it receives. The ideal society should be that everyone is educated. Fu Xuan, a dualist of human nature, believes that the function of education on human nature is manifested in two aspects: good and evil, and education is the process of promoting good and restraining evil. The representative of the theory of "three natures of sex" thinks that the vast majority of people are from China with the nature of China, and the object of education is mainly aimed at them. Confucius also put forward the educational conclusion that there is no class in education.
2. Education plays an important role in protecting, transforming and shaping human nature.
The theory of good nature holds that education is a process of expanding "good". As the saying goes, "there is no other way to learn, but to seek reassurance", the role of education lies in guiding people to preserve, retrieve and expand their inner goodness. The theory of evil nature holds that human nature can be transformed through study and education, while the theory of human nature without good and evil holds that education has the function of shaping human nature. Generally speaking, education is a process of generating and perfecting human nature.
3. Education promotes the continuous improvement of the theory of human nature.
In the process of repeated inheritance and development from "theory of goodness of human nature" to "theory of three natures" and then to "theory of goodness of human nature", the theory of human nature has been enriched and developed continuously, and it has become more and more concrete and objective from transcendental, in which education plays a very important role. In the process of development, the interaction between educational theory and practice has also promoted the deepening and development of human consciousness. Although different educational thinkers in different dynasties and generations have different understandings, the theory of human nature as a whole has shown a spiral development trend in ancient history.
4. The theory of human nature urges educators to reflect on the humanization of education.
The theory of human nature not only serves the ruler's rule, but also promotes educators' reflection on the humanization of education. Many famous theories are formed by reflection in educational practice, such as the practical experience of Confucius' inspiration, teaching students in accordance with their aptitude and setting an example, and the gradual progress of some thinkers, which still has very important reference significance for today's education.