He idealized the legendary Xia Dynasty and some claim that he was descended from one of its emperors, Shennong.
He developed the philosophy of utilitarianism in the 5th Century BCE. He advocated the abolition of music and ceremony and is thought to have promoted the worship of gods, spirits, and ancestors only because to not do so would result in punishment. He idealized the legendary Xia Dynasty and some claim that he was descended from one of its emperors, Shennong. He is best remembered for the concept of bo-ai, or impartial caring, which argued against the traditional concepts of filial piety and duty to ones clan. FTP, who is this creator of an eponymous philosophical movement in China which did not survive past the Qin Dynasty?
He developed the philosophy of utilitarianism in the 5th Century BCE.
Mozi or Micius or Master Mo