Mohism

Classic introduction to classical Chinese thought, Taoism, Mohism, Confucian thought, legalism etc.

Matthew Yglesias » Influential Books 2010

One important difference from earlier Mohism is that the later texts seem to abandon the idea of grounding ethics or social norms in

Mohist Canons Fraser, Chris 2009

Mohism never achieved a position of dominance or orthodoxy, but at its peak in the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE, no school was more influential.

Mohism Fraser, Chris 2009

This characterization of benefit and harm in terms of psychological attitudes is a remarkable shift from earlier Mohism.

Mohist Canons Fraser, Chris 2009

As in early Mohism, “benefit” (li) is the fundamental standard of what is moral or right (yi), which underlies moral duties and virtues: “Morality is benefit”

Mohist Canons Fraser, Chris 2009

Shortly after his passing, around 500 B.C.E., a variety of philosophical teachings emerged, including those associated with Daoism, Mohism, and Legalism.

Japanese Confucian Philosophy Tucker, John 2008

Mencius, in the text purporting to be a record of his teachings, explicitly sets himself to the task of defending Confucianism not only against Mohism but the teachings of Yang Zhu.

Chinese Ethics Wong, David 2008

This article will introduce ethical issues raised by some of the most influential texts in Confucianism, Mohism, Daoism, Legalism, and Chinese Buddhism.

Chinese Ethics Wong, David 2008

One is there is no correct way to use a name so contrary to Mohism, no standard is “nature's” constant standard of choice of a dao.

Taoism Hansen, Chad 2007

However, Mohism did advocate a first order normative dao and followed Confucianism in the assumption that an orderly society needs to follow a single constant dao.

Taoism Hansen, Chad 2007