In the Story About King Xuan and the Ox, What

question 1071

Multiple Choice

In the story about King Xuan and the ox, what do King Xuan's actions prove, according to Mencius?

• A) That King Xuan is already a great ruler, since his compassion extends even to mere animals.
• B) That King Xuan is confused about the importance of an individual's feelings when it comes to rituals.
• C) That King Xuan has the right feelings to be a great ruler but must cultivate those feelings to become virtuous.
• D) That King Xuan lacks the emotions that are required to act virtuously naturally and so must focus more on ritual.

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