2008•Journal of Mudanjiang College of EducationRequires access

Comments on Mencius ' theory that Man is Kind-hearted by Nature and Modern Significance

MA Guan-quan

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Mencius developed and reconstructed the Confucius' human nature theory,and constructed the theory that man is kind-hearted by nature.Mencius believes in that men are born good,while the subjective factors cause the very different good and evil.To reflect and clarify the spirit of the Mencius,the idea of goodness of human nature theory is of great reference significance and effect in melding ideal personality under the socialist market economy.

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Key concepts: Ideal (ethics), Epistemology, Personality, Philosophy, Personality theory, Psychology, Social psychology