1. Mencius
Man was born innocent and nave and it was only through time, war and experience that man became corrupt. ... Mencius had an extremely contrasting theory; he felt that the mind was innocent and that only man could destroy what was pure. ... The Book of Mencius mentions how if one were to see another human being suffering, human nature would instruct us to help the person in need and to otherwise not act selfishly. ...
- Word Count: 424
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School