What was Mencius's view of a state with righteous and humane policies?
It will decline by nature
It will have constant conflict
It will flourish by nature
Its people will rebel
Answer
Mencius believed that if a state adopted humane and righteous policies, it would flourish. This is because he believed that people are inherently good, and if they are treated well, they will act in a positive manner. In contrast, if people are treated poorly, they will become resentful and act in a negative manner.
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