SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

  • Mozi – Chapter 15

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    Ana

    This chapter defends universal love against doubters. It uses rulers’ power to shape conduct as evidence, cites Yu, King Wen and King Wu to prove equal mutual love is workable, the sole cure for wars and all social harms.

  • Mozi – Chapter 14

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    Ana

    This opening chapter on Universal Love diagnoses all social chaos as stemming from selfish partiality. It argues impartial equal love for all would end strife, theft and wars, thus bringing universal peace and orderly governance.

  • Mozi – Chapter 13

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    Ana

    This final chapter on Identification with the Superior stresses unified moral standards as the root of good governance. It outlines a clan-to-emperor reporting system, cites ancient texts, and affirms the doctrine as the essential key to national order.

  • Mozi – Chapter 12

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    Ana

    This second chapter on Identification with the Superior expands its hierarchical system, requiring citizens to report deeds. It contrasts virtuous ancient meritocratic rulers with nepotistic contemporary ones, stressing alignment with Heaven as the core of stable governance.

  • Mozi – Chapter 11

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    Ana

    This chapter elaborates Mohist “Conforming to Superiors”. It argues chaotic pre-civilization stemmed from conflicting moral standards, then outlines a merit-based hierarchical system unifying all judgments upward, ultimately aligning with Heaven to eliminate disasters.

  • Mozi – Chapter 10

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    Ana

    Chapter Ten (Exalting the Worthy III) continues Mohist meritocracy. Mozi criticizes rulers who value kin or looks over talent, uses archery analogies, cites sage kings, and stresses elevating capable commoners to enrich, stabilize and unify the realm.