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Western name of 孟子 Meng Zi or Meng Tzu, also known as Meng Ko or Meng Ke, (dates uncertain, ?372 - 289 BCE or perhaps 385 - 303/302 BCE), Chinese philosopher, follower of Confucius

Chinese Mengzi or Meng-tzu orig. Meng K'o born 372 died 289 BC Chinese philosopher. The book Mencius contains statements on innate human goodness, a topic warmly debated by followers of Confucius up to modern times. That the four principles (si duan) the feelings of commiseration, shame, courtesy, and right and wrong are all inborn in humans was a self-evident truth to Mencius; the four principles, when properly cultivated, will develop into the four cardinal virtues of ren (benevolence), righteousness, decorum, and wisdom. His development of orthodox Confucianism earned him the title "second sage.". or Mengzi or Meng-tzu Chinese Confucian text concerning government, written by Mencius. The book maintains that the welfare of the common people comes before every other consideration. When a ruler no longer practices benevolence and righteousness, the mandate of heaven (his right to rule) is withdrawn and he should be removed. Mencius did not become a classic until the 12th century, when it was published by Zhu Xi together with Daxue, Zhongyong, and Lunyu (Analects) as the Four Books. See also Confucianism

Chinese philosopher 371 BC-289 BC

Latinized name for Meng-tzu, the most important Confucian writer after Confucius; Mencius emphisized the importance of humanity (jen) and righteousness (i), and argued that human nature is essentially good His writings, the Mencius, are one of the Four Books (shu) of Confucianism

Next to Confucius himself, he was perhaps Confucianism's most important teacher Living from 372-289 BCE, he systematized Confucius's teachings

A Confucian thinker second in importance to Confucius

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