Consider This Argument, Adapted from the Chinese Philosopher Mencius: "Each

question 58

Essay

Consider this argument, adapted from the Chinese philosopher Mencius: "Each person naturally has feelings of compassion for others. If a person cultivates those feelings of compassion, he or she will become a good person. Therefore, people can become good simply by cultivating their natural feelings." Rewrite that argument as a numbered list of claims, clearly indicating which claim is the conclusion.

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Definitions:

Evaporation

The process by which water transforms from a liquid to a gas or vapor state, often occurring on the surface of bodies of water under the influence of the sun's heat.

Precipitation

Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Latitude

The measurement of distance north or south of the Equator, expressed in degrees.

Altitude

The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.