Philosopher of Impartial Care
Mozi (Mo Di)
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A Chinese teacher about whom little is known, who lived in or just after the time of Confucius. His followers, the Mohists, argued for impartial care for everyone, judged teachings by whether they benefit the people, and condemned aggressive war.
Key work: Mozi
“The wise man who has charge of governing the empire should know the cause of disorder before he can put it in order.”
Key ideas, in brief (in our words)
Care for other people’s families as you care for your own.
Judge a teaching by whether it benefits the people.
Aggressive war is theft on a large scale.
Read more: Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Mohism
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