What Point Is Mencius Making in the Story from 2A6

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Multiple Choice

What point is Mencius making in the story from 2A6 about the child who is about to fall into a well?

• A) That people's natural reaction to the child falling into the well demonstrates that everyone has a natural feeling of compassion.
• B) That people's natural reaction to the child varies according to the virtue of the person who sees the child.
• C) That people's actions are ultimately what matter morally, not their feelings.
• D) That people's feelings can be valuable guides, but feelings alone will not save the child from the well.

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