What novel insight did Mencius bring to Confucius' thought?

A. Human nature is not a factor in determining whether someone is "Good"

B. Different cultures may disagree on the appropriate rituals and rites

C. Human nature is essentially and innately good

D. One ought to love everyone as if they were a sibling

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Simon

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19 April, 16:51

What novel insight did Mencius bring to Confucius' thought?

A. Human nature is not a factor in determining whether someone is "Good"

B. Different cultures may disagree on the appropriate rituals and rites

C. Human nature is essentially and innately good

D. One ought to love everyone as if they were a sibling

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Orlando · Answer 1

The correct answer is option C) Human nature is essentially and innately good.

Explanation:

The concept of Confucianism is considered to be concept of ethical philosophy rather than a part of a religion. It believes in the goodness of human nature and that is in built in every human.

Mencius is a renowned Confucianism philosopher who came up with this theory initially. According to him, this innate goodness about human nature can only be desensitized through external forces.

He added to his theory that this human nature of goodwill can be further worked on to become a virtue through minds of people.