性善论
xìng​shàn​lùn

theory that human nature is fundamentally good

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    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|性惡論|xing4 e4 lun4]] proposed by Xunzi.

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