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What did Zhuangzi believe about human nature?

  • Inherently good

  • Inherently evil

  • Neutral

  • Divine

Answer

Zhuangzi believed human nature is inherently good. He argued that humans are born with a natural inclination towards virtue and harmony, but that this nature is often corrupted by societal influences and artificial constraints. Zhuangzi emphasized the importance of living in accordance with one's true nature, free from the expectations and desires imposed by the external world.
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