Mozi and the Mohist School I
Mozi and the Mohist School I

Mozi and the Mohist School I

Dates
March 11, 2021
Notes

The grounds of morality; shaping moral behavior

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Required Readings - Primary Text

The Essential Mozi

  • Introduction
  • Book 4: Models and Standards
    • Related passage: Geng Zhu 46.12
  • Books 26-28: Heaven's Intent
    • Related passages: Questions of Lu 49.4
  • Book 31: Understanding Ghosts
    • Related passages: Geng Zhu 46.6, Gong Meng 48.9, 48.14, 48.18-19
  • Books 8-10: Promoting the Worthy
  • Books 11-13: Identifying Upward
    • Related passages: Valuing Righteousness 47.4; Questions of Lu 49.15

Recommended Background Reading

The Rise of Mozi and the Mohists