Mencius (Meng Tzu, Meng Xi), c. 371 BC - c. 286 BC. Classical Chinese sage who is a key influence in Confucianism and Chinese thought generally. Known for his teaching of the goodness of human nature.
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Article from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia by Charles F. Aiken.
Notes for two connected lectures on this Chinese thinker, from a course on the philosophy of human nature. By Stephen Darwall.
A brief article summarizing the life and doctrines of this key Chinese thinker.
James Legge's translation of the book of Mencius.
A brief article summarizing the life and doctrines of this key Chinese thinker.
Notes for two connected lectures on this Chinese thinker, from a course on the philosophy of human nature. By Stephen Darwall.
Article from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia by Charles F. Aiken.
James Legge's translation of the book of Mencius.
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