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Mencius
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Essay Topics
Is there ever an effective way to “prepare” for fate?
Can rulers be persuaded to act virtuously?
Is the sage necessary to social transformation?
Can an argument be made for autocratic government?
Is there a substantive difference between “nature” and “human nature”?
To what extent are the “Former Kings” a historical reality or a useful myth?
Is the problem with “the way” that it promotes stasis?
Are harmony and balance always a desirable goal? Is there a case to be made for conflict and chaos?
How far should the state be concerned with the happiness of its people?
How useful are arguments from analogy?
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