Mencius (孟子, Mèngzǐ, MEN-shee-əs; c. 371 – c. 289 BC), born Meng Ke (孟軻), was a Chinese Confucian philosopher, often described as the Second Sage (亞聖) to reflect his traditional esteem …

Better known in China as “Master Meng” (Chinese: Mengzi), Mencius was a fourth-century BCE Chinese thinker whose importance in the Confucian tradition is second only to that of Confucius himself.

Mencius (born c. 371, ancient state of Zou, China—died c. 289 bce, China) was an early Chinese philosopher whose development of orthodox Confucianism earned him the title “second sage.” Chief …

Oct 16, 2004 · Mencius (fourth century BCE) was a Confucian philosopher. Often referred to as the “Second Sage” of Confucianism (meaning second in importance only to Confucius himself), Mencius …

Mencius (lived 372 to 289 BCE, also known as Mang-Tze or Mang-Tzu) was a Confucian philosopher during The Warring States Period in China (circa 481 to 221 BCE) and is considered the greatest …

Mencius is one of the Confucian classics, recording the dialogues between Mencius and various rulers and disciples, expounding core ideas such as benevolent governance, the innate goodness of …

Next to Confucius, the most famous Confucian philosopher is Mencius, who lived between 372 and 289 BCE. This was smack in the middle of China’s Warring States period, when rulers were waging …

Mengzi, or Mencius as he is known in the West, was one of the great teachers of ancient China, second only to that of Confucius in the Confucian tradition. Mencius developed Confucianism by defending it …

Aug 25, 2024 · Mencius’s ideas on the role of government, ethics, and education are captured in the collection of texts known as the Mencius. His philosophical contributions deeply influenced Chinese …

Sep 22, 2025 · Mencius is known as the self-styled transmitter of the Confucian Way. Educated first by his mother and then allegedly by a student of Confucius’s grandson, Mencius brilliantly performed his …