noun
belief that human nature is fundamentally evil; cynicism about mankind
A philosophical term, often contrasted with 性善説 (belief in innate human goodness). Used in discussions of human nature, ethics, and political thought.
Antonyms: 性善説
性悪説は荀子によって提唱された。
The theory that human nature is evil was advocated by Xunzi.
At the root of his political thought is a cynical view of human nature.