A comparative study of Mencius's thoughts through human nature and harmony

This article focuses on Mencius' concepts of human nature and harmony, aiming to explore the intrinsic connection between the two and their implications for contemporary ethics, morality and social harmony. This article first provides a detailed analysis of Mencius' theory of human nature,...

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Autores: Xiaohong, Meng, Zhong, Yunrui
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Fecha de publicación:2025
País:Brasil
Recursos:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
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Idioma:inglés
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Palavra-chave:Mencius
Human Nature
Familism
Harmony
Confucius
A natureza humana
Familismo
Harmonia
Confúcio
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Un estudio comparativo del pensamiento de Mencio a través de la naturaleza humana y la armonía.
Um estudo comparativo dos pensamentos de Mêncio através da natureza humana e harmonia
title A comparative study of Mencius's thoughts through human nature and harmony
spellingShingle A comparative study of Mencius's thoughts through human nature and harmony
Xiaohong, Meng
Mencius
Human Nature
Familism
Harmony
Confucius
Mencius
A natureza humana
Familismo
Harmonia
Confúcio
title_short A comparative study of Mencius's thoughts through human nature and harmony
title_full A comparative study of Mencius's thoughts through human nature and harmony
title_fullStr A comparative study of Mencius's thoughts through human nature and harmony
title_full_unstemmed A comparative study of Mencius's thoughts through human nature and harmony
title_sort A comparative study of Mencius's thoughts through human nature and harmony
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Xiaohong, Meng
Zhong, Yunrui
Zhong, Yunrui
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Zhong, Yunrui
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dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Mencius
Human Nature
Familism
Harmony
Confucius
Mencius
A natureza humana
Familismo
Harmonia
Confúcio
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Human Nature
Familism
Harmony
Confucius
Mencius
A natureza humana
Familismo
Harmonia
Confúcio
description This article focuses on Mencius' concepts of human nature and harmony, aiming to explore the intrinsic connection between the two and their implications for contemporary ethics, morality and social harmony. This article first provides a detailed analysis of Mencius' theory of human nature, pointing out that Mencius' "theory of good nature" emphasizes the human beings’ innate goodness. Then, using cross-cultural comparison methods, the similarities and differences between Mencius and Machiavelli in ethical concepts, social utilitarianism and human nature are analyzed. Finally, by delving into the two thinkers’ core viewpoints and their influence on modern philosophical discourse, the universality and uniqueness of Mencius' thought can be better understood. The results indicate that the concept of human nature being inherently good, advocated by Mencius, is the foundation for achieving social harmony, and his idea of harmony provides a new perspective for solving contemporary social problems, as well as important theoretical resources for modern ethics and political philosophy.
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spelling A comparative study of Mencius's thoughts through human nature and harmonyUn estudio comparativo del pensamiento de Mencio a través de la naturaleza humana y la armonía.Um estudo comparativo dos pensamentos de Mêncio através da natureza humana e harmoniaMenciusHuman NatureFamilismHarmonyConfuciusMenciusA natureza humanaFamilismoHarmoniaConfúcioThis article focuses on Mencius' concepts of human nature and harmony, aiming to explore the intrinsic connection between the two and their implications for contemporary ethics, morality and social harmony. This article first provides a detailed analysis of Mencius' theory of human nature, pointing out that Mencius' "theory of good nature" emphasizes the human beings’ innate goodness. Then, using cross-cultural comparison methods, the similarities and differences between Mencius and Machiavelli in ethical concepts, social utilitarianism and human nature are analyzed. Finally, by delving into the two thinkers’ core viewpoints and their influence on modern philosophical discourse, the universality and uniqueness of Mencius' thought can be better understood. The results indicate that the concept of human nature being inherently good, advocated by Mencius, is the foundation for achieving social harmony, and his idea of harmony provides a new perspective for solving contemporary social problems, as well as important theoretical resources for modern ethics and political philosophy.Este artigo foca nos conceitos de natureza humana e harmonia de Mêncio, visando explorar a conexão intrínseca entre ambos e suas implicações para a ética contemporânea, a moralidade e a harmonia social. O texto fornece, primeiramente, uma análise detalhada da teoria da natureza humana de Mêncio, salientando que a sua "teoria da boa natureza" enfatiza a boa natureza íntima dos seres humanos. Dessa forma, usando métodos de comparação transcultural, são analisadas as semelhanças e diferenças entre Mêncio e Maquiavel em conceitos éticos, utilitarismo social e natureza humana. Finalmente, por meio de um olhar para os pontos de vista essenciais dos dois pensadores e sua influência no discurso filosófico moderno, a universalidade e a singularidade do pensamento de Mêncio podem ser melhor compreendidas. Os resultados indicam que o conceito de natureza humana sendo inerentemente bom, defendido por Mêncio, é a base para se alcançar harmonia social, e sua ideia de harmonia fornece uma nova perspectiva para resolver problemas sociais contemporâneos, bem como importantes recursos teóricos para ética moderna e filosofia política.Faculdade de Filosofia e Ciências2025-01-08info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdftext/xmltext/htmlapplication/x-mobipocket-ebookapplication/epub+ziphttps://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/article/view/1650710.1590/0101-3173.2025.v48.n3.e025022Trans/Form/Ação; Vol. 48 No. 03 (2025): Eastern thought; e025022TRANS/FORM/AÇÃO: Revista de Filosofia; Vol. 48 Núm. 03 (2025): Pensamiento oriental; e025022TRANS/FORM/AÇÃO: Revista de Filosofia; Vol. 48 No. 03 (2025): Pensée orientale; e025022TRANS/FORM/AÇÃO: Revista de Filosofia; V. 48 N. 03 (2025): Pensiero orientale; e025022Trans/Form/Ação; v. 48 n. 03 (2025): Pensamento oriental; e0250221980-539X0101-3173reponame:Trans/Form/Ação (Online)instname:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)instacron:UNESPenghttps://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/article/view/16507/18001https://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/article/view/16507/18002https://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/article/view/16507/18000https://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/article/view/16507/18003https://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/article/view/16507/18004Copyright (c) 2025 Trans/Form/Açãohttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessXiaohong, MengZhong, YunruiZhong, Yunrui2025-01-25T19:10:23Zoai:ojs.www2.marilia.unesp.br:article/16507Revistahttps://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/PUBhttps://old.scielo.br/oai/scielo-oai.phptransformacao@marilia.unesp.br1980-539X0101-3173opendoar:2025-01-25T19:10:23Trans/Form/Ação (Online) - Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)false
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