Mencius

Mengzi (Mencius, c. 372–289 BCE) argued that human nature is good and developed Confucian political ethics of benevolent government. The Mengzi is a primary Ru classic alongside the Analects.

Born: 372
Birthplace: Zou, China (traditional)
Died: 289
Place of death: China
Origin: Warring States China
Context: Confucian philosophy (Mencius)

Traditions

Confucianism

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