What book is composed of Mencius' counsel to rulers?
The Mencius Book
The Book of Meng
The Mengzi
The Sage of the East
Answer
The Mencius Book, also known as the Mengzi, is a collection of the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Mencius (Mengzi), written by his followers and disciples. It is one of the Four Books of Confucianism, and is considered to be the most important work of Mencius' philosophy. The book is composed of Mencius' counsel to rulers, and his views on morality, government, and human nature.
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