Mencius (Meng Tzu, Meng Xi), c. 371 BC - c. 286 BC. Classical Chinese sage who is a key influence in Confucianism and Chinese thought generally. Known for his teaching of the goodness of human nature.
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Ancient Landmarks: Mencius
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An article published in the journal Theosophy in 1927. Considers the teachings of this sage from a theosophical perspective.
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Chinakongzi.net: Mencius
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Translated selections from the Mencius concerning Mencius' teachings on government and human nature.
Mencius
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Article from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia by Charles F. Aiken.
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Philosophy 152: Mencius
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Notes for two connected lectures on this Chinese thinker, from a course on the philosophy of human nature. By Stephen Darwall.
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Selections from the Mencius
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Selected passages from this work which contains the traditional record of Mencius' life and teachings.
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The School of Mencius
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A brief article summarizing the life and doctrines of this key Chinese thinker.