Mohism

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Mohism (uncountable)

(Chinese philosophy) The doctrines of Mozi and his followers, especially the concept of universal love.

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Caring and impartiality Mohism promotes a philosophy of impartial caring; that is, a person should care equally for all other individuals, regardless of their actual relationship to him or her. Source: Internet

Mohism main Mohism (Moism), founded by Mozi (墨子), promotes universal love with the aim of mutual benefit. Source: Internet

Mohism main Mohism was a philosophical school of thought founded by Mozi in the 5th century BC. Source: Internet

During that time, Mohism was seen as a major rival to Confucianism. Source: Internet

If Mohism, rich in scientific thought, had rapidly grown and strengthened, the situation might have been very favorable to the development of a scientific structure. Source: Internet

In this context, it is more readily construed as meaning "school of thought", since it is also used to construct the names of philosophical schools contemporary with Confucianism: for example, the Chinese names for Legalism and Mohism end in jiā. Source: Internet

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