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Summary The concept of Mohism
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Mohism“To accomplish anything whatsoever one must have standards. None have yet accomplished
anything without them.”
General facts on mohism
Chinese philosophy. Founded by Mozi or Mo Di, popular for a few years
Period wherein many philosophies started to develop in east and west = ‘the hundred
schools of thought’- period
Criticized the Confucian ideology
Believed that the essential problem of human ethics was an assess of partiality and
compassion
Most famous concept: inclusive love/care
Aim: re-evaluate human behavior, so that humans would feel compassion for other
human beings in society as well
<-> Confucianism: only family
Political and social background
All power with aristocracy -> only interested in military glory (no one interested in common
people)
Mentality of selfishness & lawlessness -> interested in themselves & didn’t followed legal
system
Consequence: frustration and outrage
Mo Di, the founder
Public activist= interested in organizing harmonious society with high level of equality
Wanted to reform society according to objective moral standards -> role model, so that
people saw how to behave
- End warfare: no pacifists (have the right to defend themselves)
Condemned military aggression but wanted a strong defense force (don’t
attack other countries, but if they attack, we can defend)
- Alleviate poverty
- Promote welfare of all
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