Why, According to Mencius, Is Mozi Wrong to Advocate Equal

question 887

Multiple Choice

Why, according to Mencius, is Mozi wrong to advocate equal concern for everyone?

• A) Because it is impossible for human beings to genuinely show equal concern for that many people.
• B) Because Mozi fails to extend his compassion from people to animals.
• C) Because ritual propriety requires special behavior toward our own parents and elders.
• D) Because those with whom we have special relationships deserve more concern from us than others do.

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Definitions:

Strong Situation

Scenarios where social norms and roles are clearly defined, heavily influencing individual behavior.

Clear Norms

Explicitly defined rules and standards of behavior within a group or society.

Weak Situation

A scenario where social norms and expectations are unclear, leaving individuals more free to act based on their personality.

Schwartz

Refers to Shalom Schwartz, a social psychologist known for his work on identifying universal aspects of human values and their influence on behavior.