Mencius Gives the Example of the Child Falling into the Well

question 68

Multiple Choice

Mencius gives the example of the child falling into the well to show that __________.

• A) We are inclined to feel more concerned about our own children than another's children
• B) We are compassionate by nature
• C) People have varying degrees of compassion
• D) Those who lack the capacity for compassion are mentally ill

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Definitions:

Marx's Dialectics

A method of analysis used by Karl Marx, drawn from Hegelian dialectics, that examines social and economic conflicts as driving forces of historical change.

Communicative Action

A concept in sociology and philosophy introduced by Jürgen Habermas that refers to a type of interaction that aims at reaching understanding and agreement through dialogue.

Shared Understanding

The common knowledge or beliefs held by a group of people, facilitating communication, cooperation, and collective action.

Objective Goal

A target or aim that is not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; it is based on factual criteria and can be externally verified.