Mencius
Mencius, a prominent ancient Chinese philosopher and a follower of Confucianism, is best known for his teachings on human nature and morality, advocating for the inherent goodness of people and the importance of benevolence and righteousness in governance. He has significantly influenced Chinese moral thought and was recently referenced in discussions about the integration of traditional virtues into modern civic ethics.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 1,402,112,000 | 375,097 | $14,000,000 | 3,745$ |
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,857 | $21,000,000 | 3,861$ |
| Totals | 2 | 1,733,114,651 | 435,954 | $35,000,000 | 7,606$ |
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United States:
Ask Moses, or Muhammad, or Jesus, or Buddha, or Confucius and Mencius, or Aristotle.
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China:
Mencius expanded on Confucius's teachings, focusing on benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trust.
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