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What is the central thesis of Mencius regarding human nature?

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How does Mencius argue that human nature is inherently good?

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What are the Four Beginnings in Mencius’s philosophy?

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How does Mencius’s view of human nature differ from Xunzi’s?

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What methods does Mencius propose for cultivating moral virtues?

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How does Mencius define “ren” (benevolence) and why is it significant?

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What is Mencius’s stance on government and the role of rulers?

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How did Mencius influence later developments in Confucian thought?

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What role does education play in Mencius’s ethical system?

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How did Mencius respond to political and philosophical critics in his era?

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What is the structure and literary style of the Mencius text?

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How do modern scholars interpret Mencius’s core arguments?

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What historical and social factors shaped Mencius’s writings?

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How does Mencius justify the right of subjects to rebel against unjust rulers?

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In what ways is Mencius’s philosophy relevant to contemporary ethics?

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How do different translations affect our understanding of Mencius’s ideas?

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What is the relationship between Mencius’s teachings and those of Confucius?

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How does Mencius explain the origins of moral feelings in humans?

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What role does the concept of “yi” (righteousness) play in Mencius’s thought?

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Who are the main interlocutors in the dialogues of the Mencius text and how are they organized?

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