biography
| name: |
Mencius
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Latin name Meng-tzu (Master Meng)
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pronunciation:
[menshius]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (c.371–c.289 BC)
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| biography:
| Philosopher and sage, born in Shantung, E China. He founded a school modelled on that of Confucius, and travelled China for some 20 years searching for a ruler to implement Confucian moral and political ideals. The search was unsuccessful, but his conversations with rulers, disciples, and others are recorded in a book of sayings compiled after his death (Book of Meng-tzu). His ethical system was based on the belief that human beings are innately and instinctively good, but require the proper conditions and support for moral growth. He also made many practical recommendations about taxes, road maintenance, and poor law. |
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