Why Does Mencius Tell the Story of Ox Mountain in 6A8

question 465

Multiple Choice

Why does Mencius tell the story of Ox Mountain in 6A8?

• A) To illustrate the idea that feelings of compassion and disdain are the sprouts of benevolence and righteousness.
• B) To respond to the objection that because many people lack benevolence and righteousness, human nature cannot truly be good.
• C) To argue by analogy that human nature is not truly good because it can be corrupted by bad circumstances.
• D) To prove that human nature is naturally good because virtue always regrows, given enough time.

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