Gaozi
Philosopher, Deceased Person
2024 – 2024
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Who was Gaozi?
Gaozi, or Gao Buhai, was a Chinese philosopher during the Warring States period. Gaozi's teachings are no longer extant, but he was a contemporary of Mencius, and most of our knowledge about him comes from the Mencius book titled "Gaozi".
Warring States philosophers disputed whether human nature is originally good or evil. The "Gaozi" chapter begins with a famous metaphor about a type of willow tree
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- Born
- Apr 19, 2024
- Nationality
- China
- Profession
- Died
- Apr 19, 2024
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on July 23, 2013
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