Ideas from 'The Mengzi (Mencius)' by Mengzi (Mencius) [332 BCE], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Mencius' by Mencius (ed/tr Lau,D.C.) [Penguin 1970,0-14-044228-6]].
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21. Aesthetics / C. Artistic Issues / 7. Art and Morality
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If the King likes music then there is hope for the state
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22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / e. Human nature
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Human nature is naturally compassionate and good (as a 'sprout'), but people may not be good [Norden]
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22. Metaethics / B. Value / 1. Nature of Value / f. Ultimate value
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Righteousness is extending the unthinkable, to reveal what must be done
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues
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Each correct feeling relies on an underlying virtue
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / e. Honour
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Should a coward who ran fifty paces from a battle laugh at another who ran a hundred?
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / b. Monarchy
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A true king shares his pleasure with the people
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 7. Communitarianism / a. Communitarianism
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Extend the treatment of the old and young in your family to the rest of society
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25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 3. Punishment / b. Retribution for crime
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Only put someone to death if the whole population believes it is deserved
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25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 1. War / e. Peace
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Seeking peace through war is like looking for fish up a tree
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25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 6. Animal Rights
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Avoid the animals you are going to eat, as it is hard once you have got to know them
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