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Mencius was one of the great philosophers of ancient China, second only in influence to Confucius, whose teachings he defended and expanded..

Jul 24, © Ulrich Theobald

Mengzi 孟子 "Master Meng" is a collection of stories of the Confucian philosopher Meng Ke 孟軻 ( or BCE, latinized as "Mencius") and his discussions with rulers, disciples and adversaries.

This has been made famous in modern times by allusions by Lu Xun 魯迅.

The book journeys through history, gleaning insights from eminent philosophers and contextualizing their teachings to leadership.

Mencius was one of the great philosophers of ancient China, second only in influence to Confucius, whose teachings he defended and expanded.

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It is part of the Confucian Canon as one of the Four Books (Sishu 四書).

孟子	Mengzi	"Master Meng"
續孟子	Xu Mengzi	"Supplement to Master Meng"
孟子外書	Mengzi waishu	"The Outer Book of Master Meng"

Master Meng Ke

Master Meng was an adherent of the Confucian tradition transmitted by Zisi 子思 (Kong Ji 孔伋), a grandson of Confucius, and lived in the mid-4th century BCE, during the Warring States period 戰國 (5th cent BCE).

Mengzi, courtesy name Ziyu 子輿 or Ziju 子居, hailed from the small state of Zou 鄒 (modern Zouxian 鄒縣, Shandong). His father died when he was still a child. Mengzi's mother (called "Meng Mu" 孟母) is traditionally venerated as an example of excellent virtue.

She moved their home three times in order to live in a better neighbourhood, and it wa