Statements (74)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:book |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:temple
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
Four Books
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Mencius
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| gptkbp:born |
372 BC
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| gptkbp:campus_facilities |
gptkb:Guan_Zhong
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| gptkbp:contains |
Moral philosophy
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Moral philosophy
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| gptkbp:died |
289 BC
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Educational_Institution
Human nature Rulership |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
' The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart.'
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:philosopher
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
Warring States period
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mencius
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| gptkbp:influence |
East Asian philosophy
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:temple
gptkb:Zhu_Xi East Asian thought |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Confucius
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| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:temple
|
| gptkbp:language |
Classical Chinese
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| gptkbp:nationality |
Chinese
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
gptkb:political_organization
Social harmony Humanitarianism Philosophical dialogues Importance of community Moral cultivation Moral responsibility Critique of materialism Critique of war Role of tradition Influence on later Confucian thinkers Innate goodness Philosophical method Nature of man Importance of empathy Views on justice Benevolent governance Concept of 'ren' (benevolence) Concept of benevolence Concept of righteousness Concept of the ' Mandate of Heaven' Concept of the 'gentleman' Concept of the 'heart-mind' Concept of the 'sage' Critique of legalism Critique of selfishness Discussion of wealth and poverty Education's importance Emphasis on virtue Importance of moral education Role of emotions Role of rituals Role of the ruler Views on family and filial piety Views on governance and law Views on happiness Views on the state and society |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Human nature is good
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| gptkbp:part_of |
Four Books
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| gptkbp:philosophy |
gptkb:temple
gptkb:Li_(ritual) Ren (benevolence) |
| gptkbp:published_by |
4th century BC
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| gptkbp:training |
The importance of benevolent governance
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| gptkbp:translated_into |
gptkb:French
gptkb:Native_American_tribe English |
| gptkbp:work |
Mencius (book)
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