Mencius
맹자
ChineseWarring States Period (372-289 BCE)
"Second Sage of Confucianism"
✦ Personality Traits
Benevolent
Teaching
Philosophical
Good-natured
Wise
✦ About
Mencius (372-289 BCE) was the most famous Confucian after Confucius himself. He taught that human nature is innately good and that benevolent government is the key to a harmonious society.
✦ Famous Story
Mencius's mother moved three times to find the right environment for his education, showing the importance of proper upbringing.
✦ If You Match
You embody Mencius's belief in goodness—seeing the good nature in all people.
✦ Also Known As
Mengzi
孟子
