Mencius - Wikipedia
WebMencius (/ ˈ m ɛ n ʃ i ə s / MEN-shee-əs); born Meng Ke (Chinese: 孟軻); or Mengzi (Chinese: 孟子; 372–289 BC) was a Chinese Confucian philosopher who has often been described as the "second Sage" (亞聖), that is, second to Confucius himself. He is part of Confucius' fourth generation of disciples.
Mencius (Mengzi) | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
WebMencius (c. 372—289 B.C.E.) Better known in China as “Master Meng” (Chinese: Mengzi), Mencius was a fourth-century BCE Chinese thinker whose importance in the Confucian tradition is second only to that of Confucius himself. In many ways, he played the role of St. Paul to Confucius’ Jesus, interpreting the thought of the master for ...
Mencius (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
WebOct 16, 2004 · Mencius (fourth century BCE) was a Confucian philosopher. Often referred to as the “Second Sage” of Confucianism (meaning second in importance only to Confucius himself), Mencius is best known for his claim that “human nature is good.”
Mencius | Chinese Confucianism & Moral Philosophy | Britannica
WebMar 26, 2024 · Mencius (born c. 371, ancient state of Zou, China—died c. 289 bce, China) was an early Chinese philosopher whose development of orthodox Confucianism earned him the title “second sage.” Chief among his basic tenets was an emphasis on the obligation of rulers to provide for the common people.
Mencius (book) - Wikipedia
WebThe Mencius ( Chinese: 孟子; pinyin: Mèngzǐ; Old Chinese: *mˤraŋ-s tsəʔ) is a collection of conversations, anecdotes, and series of genuine and imagined interviews by the Confucian philosopher Mencius. [1] .
Mencius - World History Encyclopedia
WebMencius (l. 372-289 BCE, also known as Mang-Tze or Mang-Tzu) was a Confucian philosopher during The Warring States Period in China (c. 481-221 BCE) and is considered the greatest after Confucius himself for his interpretation, formulation, and dissemination of Confucian concepts.
Confucianism - Mencius, Philosophy, Ethics | Britannica
WebMencius: The paradigmatic Confucian intellectual. Mencius is known as the self-styled transmitter of the Confucian Way. Educated first by his mother and then allegedly by a student of Confucius’s grandson, Mencius brilliantly performed his role as a social critic, a moral philosopher, and a political activist.
Mencius > Notes (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
WebMencius is treated as a respected older man in the Mengzi, so it is likely that he was born around 390 BCE. 7. For a translation of the stories, see Wang 2003, 150–155. 8. See Mengzi 2A2 and Van Norden 1997. 9. One of the most historically influential views is that of Zhu Xi (1130–1200). Zhu Xi understood extension as a matter of ...
Mencius (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Spring 2010 Edition)
WebOct 16, 2004 · Mencius. First published Sat Oct 16, 2004. Mencius (fourth century B.C.) sought to defend the teachings of Confucius (sixth to fifth century B.C.) against other influential movements of thought, especially those associated with Mozi (fifth century B.C.) and Yang Zhu (fifth to fourth century B.C.).
Mencius summary | Britannica
WebMencius , Chinese Mengzi or Meng-tzu orig. Meng K’o, (born c. 372—died c. 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.
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