This philosopher argued that a ruler who shows compassion to an ox being led to the slaughter must learn to extend, or "fill out," that compassion toward his subjects.
In one work by this thinker, he argues that while he would be willing to reach out his hand to save his drowning sister-in-law, he cannot use his hand to save the world. This philosopher argued that a ruler who shows compassion to an ox being led to the slaughter must learn to extend, or "fill out," that compassion toward his subjects. This man's claim that the "sprouts" of good tendencies in humans could be "cultivated" into the virtues of propriety, wisdom, benevolence, and righteousness was criticized by Zhuangzi ("JWONG-dzuh"). This thinker, who was likely a student of Zisi ("DZUH-suh"), argued that human nature is good in his namesake book, which is the last of the "Four Books," following the Analects. For 10 points, name this Chinese philosopher often called the "second sage of Confucianism."
In one work by this thinker, he argues that while he would be willing to reach out his hand to save his drowning sister-in-law, he cannot use his hand to save the world.
Mencius [accept Mengzi] &lt;Philosophy&gt;