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Mohism — or Moism (Chinese: 墨家; pinyin: Mòjiā; literally School of Mo ) was a Chinese philosophy developed by the followers of Mozi (also referred to as Mo Tzu (Master Mo), Latinized as Micius), 470 BC–c.391 BC. It evolved at about the same time as… … Wikipedia
Mohism — Mohist, n., adj. /moh iz euhm/, n. the doctrine of Mo Tze, stressing universal love, not limited by special affections or obligations, and opposition to Confucianism and traditionalism. [MO( TZE) + hiatus filling h + ISM] * * * ▪ Chinese… … Universalium
Mohism — noun /ˈməʊɪzəm/ A Chinese philosophy based on the doctrines of and his followers, especially the concept of universal love … Wiktionary
Mohism — the philosophy of Chinese philosopher Mozi, distinguished for its principles of universal love and mutual (utilitarian) benefit … Mini philosophy glossary
mohism — ˈmōˌizəm noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Mo Ti fl 400 B.C. Chin. philosopher + connective h + English ism : the teachings of Mo Ti characterized by an emphasis on equalitarian universal love and opposition to traditionalism and… … Useful english dictionary
Mozi — 墨翟 Mo Di Full name 墨翟 Mo Di Born ca. 470 BCE Died ca. 391 BCE Era … Wikipedia
Chinese philosophy — Traditional Chinese 中國哲學 Simplified Chinese 中国哲学 Transc … Wikipedia
Hundred Schools of Thought — The Hundred Schools of Thought (simplified Chinese: 诸子百家; traditional Chinese: 諸子百家; pinyin: zhūzǐ bǎijiā; Wade–Giles: chu tzu pai chia; literally all philosophers hundred schools ) were philosophers and schools that flourished from 770 to 221 BC … Wikipedia
Mozi — Chin. /maw zue /, n. Pinyin. Mo tze. * * * or Mo tzu born 470?, China died 391? BC, China Chinese philosopher. Originally a follower of Confucius, Mozi evolved a doctrine of universal love that gave rise to a religious movement called Mohism.… … Universalium
Meaning of life — This article is about the philosophical concept. For other uses, see Meaning of life (disambiguation). Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? One of Post Impressionist Paul Gauguin s most famous paintings. The meaning of life… … Wikipedia
