Mencius

also known as Mengzi, Meng Zi

孟
子
Mèng
zǐ

372–289 BCE

School of Mencius

Principal defender of the innate goodness of human nature. Argued that all possess four "sprouts" (sìduān) of virtue. Traditionally said to have studied with disciples of Zǐsī, not Zǐsī directly. His work was included in the Four Books.

Relationships

Critiqued by: Xunzi
Influenced by: Zisi

Works

Mencius (~300 BCE)
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