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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 [Mengzi (Mencius), by Norden]

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 [Mengzi (Mencius)]

22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / e. Death

344	If death is like a night of dreamless sleep, such nights are very pleasant [Socrates]

339	Men fear death as a great evil when it may be a great blessing [Socrates]