Mencius

Author: Wang Limin
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: In China, the stories of "Mengmu Sanqian" and "Mengmu Duanjizhu" are widely known. This far-sighted mother truly did not waste her efforts, as her son Meng Ke finally gained enduring fame in Chinese history, being called "Kong Meng" alongside Confucius, the founder of Confucianism. Mengzi himself was revered as the "Yaseng." In this work of nearly 35,000 words, the author constructs a complete and vast Mengxue system. For thousands of years, countless scholars have meticulously analyzed this extensive doctrine, either in the form of annotations and chapter summaries or through methods like cross-examination and personal realization, highlighting the values in Mengxue. As part of traditional culture, Mengzi's teachings could not be without flaws. His view of innate goodness in human nature, as well as many arguments built upon this premise, are generally idealized and some are difficult to achieve in any society. However, Mengzi was after all a thinker who championed the special essence of human goodness, so his theories on human nature hold eternal value. Whether in the past, present, or future, they continue to inspire humanity's exploration of itself and hold significant implications for promoting the comprehensive development of individuals and the harmonious progress of society.