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Analysis Of The Article 'A Debate Over Good And Evil'

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!. What does Mencius believe are the essential elements of human nature?
Mencius believes that the essential element of both pity and compassion. Mencius states that these two competent are the beginning of humaneness.
2. What does Xunzi believe are the essential elements of human nature?
Xunzi believes that the essential element of the human nature is born with a fondness for profit. Xunzi also stresses that an individual is born with feelings of envy and hate, and also a sense of loyalty and good faith.
3. Who makes the better argument? (Consider the analogies each thinker makes in your answer)
While reading both points of this article “A Debate over Good and Evil”, I noticed several things. First, I noticed on both sides of the debate

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