The Religious Dimension of Mencius’ Theory of the Goodness of Human Nature: A Critique of Gaozi’s View
This paper argues that the Confucian notion of the “goodness of human nature” (Xing Shan 性善) does not exclude a religious dimension by examining Mencius’ explanation of this theory. In his response to Gongduzi (公都子), Mencius articulates his understanding of the goodness of human nature. Combining th...
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MDPI AG
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Religions |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/12/1504 |
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