Study on Mencius’ theory of human nature and moral concepts

The concept of morality is an essential aspect of moral education and cultivation, which has been the focus of attention for philosophers throughout history. As the culmination of Confucian thought, Mencius contributed significantly to the moral concepts that form an integral part of Confucianism an...

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Autor: Deng, Jiafu
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
Repositorio:Trans/Form/Ação (Online)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.www2.marilia.unesp.br:article/15149
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/article/view/15149
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Conceitos morais de Mêncio
Confucionismo
Teoria da natureza humana
Personalidade ideal
Mencius’ moral concepts
Confucianism
Theory of human nature
Ideal personality
Los conceptos morales de Mencio
Teoría de la naturaleza humana
Personalidad ideal
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Sumario:The concept of morality is an essential aspect of moral education and cultivation, which has been the focus of attention for philosophers throughout history. As the culmination of Confucian thought, Mencius contributed significantly to the moral concepts that form an integral part of Confucianism and traditional Chinese culture. This article focuses on Mencius’ moral philosophy, explicitly examining his theory of human nature and the concept of an ideal personality. By exploring these ideas, the paper aims to elucidate the contemporary relevance of Mencius’ moral philosophy.