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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