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告子
gào​zǐ

Gaozi (philosopher)

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告子 gào​zǐ
Gaozi (philosopher)
A Chinese philosopher of the Warring States period who famously debated 孟子 mèng​zǐ on human nature, arguing that it is naturally neutral rather than inherently good or bad.
Gaozi (Mencius chapters)
The name of two chapters in the classic text 孟子 mèng​zǐ which record debates between Gaozi and Mencius.

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  • 孟子 mèng​zǐ