Week1-4 What does Mencius say about "Great Man"?
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What does Mencius say about "Great Man"?
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易筱辉
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刘全汐
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用户718492He argues that every individual possesses an "innate knowledge of the good" and an "innate ability" to do good. (Reference: Reference Article 2) Cultivating One's Mind: According to Mencius, a Great Man is one who has cultivated and developed his or her mind to the utmost. Through such cultivation, one can serve Heaven and fulfill one's destiny.This adversity stimulates the mind, stabilizes the temper, and develops one's weaknesses, thus preparing them for greater responsibilities
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郑博文231540523A saint must first possess noble moral sentiments and personal practices. Mencius believed that the sage not only had the highest personality, but also had great power. " To be king " means to exercise benevolent government and govern the worldInnate Goodness of Human Nature: Mencius believes that human nature is inherently good. He argues that every individual possesses an "innate knowledge of the good" and an "innate ability" to do good. (Reference: Reference Article 2) Cultivating One's Mind: According to Mencius, a Great Man is one who has cultivated and developed his or her mind to the utmost. Through such cultivation, one can serve Heaven and fulfill one's destiny. (Reference: Reference Article 2) Role of Adversity in Shaping a Great Man: Mencius states that when Heaven is going to give a great responsibility to someone, it first makes that person's mind endure suffering, labor their sinews and bones, and suffer hunger. This adversity stimulates the mind, stabilizes the temper, and develops one's weaknesses, thus preparing them for greater responsibilities. (Reference: Reference Article 1) Love and Respect for Others: A key aspect of being a Great Man is to love and respect others. Mencius says, "He who loves others is constantly loved by them; he who respects others is constantly respected by them." (Reference: Reference Article 1) Recovering One's Original Nature: Mencius believes that evil is not inborn but rather a result of one's own failures and inability to avoid evil external influences. Therefore, a Great Man makes serious efforts to recover and maintain his or her original good nature. (Reference: Reference Article 2)
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张馨月 231540384Innate Goodness of Human Nature: Mencius believes that human nature is inherently good. He argues that every individual possesses an "innate knowledge of the good" and an "innate ability" to do good. (Reference: Reference Article 2) Cultivating One's Mind: According to Mencius, a Great Man is one who has cultivated and developed his or her mind to the utmost. Through such cultivation, one can serve Heaven and fulfill one's destiny. (Reference: Reference Article 2) Role of Adversity in Shaping a Great Man: Mencius states that when Heaven is going to give a great responsibility to someone, it first makes that person's mind endure suffering, labor their sinews and bones, and suffer hunger. This adversity stimulates the mind, stabilizes the temper, and develops one's weaknesses, thus preparing them for greater responsibilities. (Reference: Reference Article 1) Love and Respect for Others: A key aspect of being a Great Man is to love and respect others. Mencius says, "He who loves others is constantly loved by them; he who respects others is constantly respected by them." (Reference: Reference Article 1) Recovering One's Original Nature: Mencius believes that evil is not inborn but rather a result of one's own failures and inability to avoid evil external influences. Therefore, a Great Man makes serious efforts to recover and maintain his or her original good nature. (Reference: Reference Article 2)
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hjc4Mencius, a Chinese philosopher, said that a "Great Man" (大人) is someone who is in harmony with the Dao (道), the fundamental principle of the universe. He believed that a Great Man is compassionate, wise, and just, and has the ability to inspire others to be virtuous. Mencius also believed that a Great Man has a natural moral authority, and that they are born with the ability to lead others to a higher moral standard.
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