Which philosopher's inclusion in the Four Books upended Xunzi?
Mencius
Confucius
Laozi
Zhuangzi
Answer
Mencius's inclusion in the Four Books, a collection of Confucian classics, challenged the teachings of Xunzi, another Confucian philosopher. Xunzi emphasized the inherent evil of human nature and the need for strict social order. Mencius, on the other hand, believed in the inherent goodness of human nature and the importance of education and self-cultivation.
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