What Is the Point of Mencius's Analogy Between Water and Human

question 443

Multiple Choice

What is the point of Mencius's analogy between water and human nature in 6A1?

• A) That, as with water, just because humans can be forced to behave in a certain way does not mean they are naturally like that.
• B) That, just as water naturally flows downhill, so humans' virtue naturally declines unless it is protected through study and reflection.
• C) That, just as water will flow whichever way it is channeled, human nature can be changed by different customs and behaviors.
• D) That, as with water, humans will always find a way to reveal their true nature eventually.

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