What principle is at the core of Mencius work?
Human character is primordially violent
Human character is naturally peaceful
Human character is inherently lazy
Human nature is fundamentally righteous and humane
Answer
Mencius' philosophy is that human nature is fundamentally righteous and humane. This means that all people are born with the capacity for goodness and compassion, and that our actions should be guided by these principles. Mencius believed that the way to achieve a just and harmonious society is to cultivate these qualities in ourselves and in others.
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