Mencius

Mencius (372–289) was a philosopher and writer.

Also recorded as Meng Ke; Meng-tze; Mengzi; Meng K'e; Meng-tzu; Meng Tzu.

Overview

Recorded at birth as 孟轲.

Born at Zhu in 372, died in 289.

In detail

training under Zisi is recorded. the recorded working language is Old Chinese.

The field of work recorded is philosophy. Confucius and Zisi are recorded as an influence.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Mencius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q188903: Mencius

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