xìng​shàn​lùn

theory that human nature is fundamentally good

Senses

性善论/ 性善論 xìng​shàn​lùn theory that human nature is fundamentally good

A Confucian theory associated with Mencius which holds that humans are born with an innate tendency toward goodness; it serves as the foundation for his ideas on benevolent government and stands in contrast to the 性恶论 xìng'è​lùn proposed by Xunzi.

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antonym 性善论/性善論 性恶论/性惡論
see 人性论/人性論 性善论/性善論