Mencius Flashcards
1
Q
Mencius:
A
our characteristic tendency to care is the core of what is distinctive about human beings.
2
Q
4 types of evidence
A
1) the inclination of children
2) certain spontaneous actions of adults
3) the “testimonials” of those who choose the moral life
4) the results of his thought experience
3
Q
What did Mencius think about human nature?
A
Human nature is good
4
Q
What are the three elements?
A
1) teleology
2) a virtue theory
3) a moral psychology
5
Q
What are the four basic qualities of heart/mind?
A
1) sympathy (co-humanity)
2) shame (rightness)
3) deference (ritual propriety)
4) judgement (wisdom)
Someone with all four can serve the world, if unable than they can’t even serve their parents
6
Q
What is failure?
A
Failure is when you can not develop the 4 qualities of heart/mind
