Identify at least one metaphor in our required reading from the Book of Mencius in which Mencius uses this metaphor to describe his concept of human nature.

Book of Mencius

In a short paragraph, identify at least one metaphor in our required reading from the Book of Mencius in which Mencius uses this metaphor to describe his concept of human nature.

1. How does Mencius disagree with the philosopher, Gaozi (Kao-tzu), in this discussion?

2. That is, what is the distinction between Gaozi’s and Mencius’s view on human nature.

Identify at least one metaphor in our required reading from the Book of Mencius in which Mencius uses this metaphor to describe his concept of human nature.
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