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Mohism
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Mohism
the doctrines of Mo-Tze, Chinese sage of the 5th century B.C., who advocated government by an absolute monarch and universal love. — Mohist, n., adj.
See also: Philosophy
the doctrines of Mo-Tze, Chinese sage of the 5th century, B.C., who advocated government by an absolute monarch and universal love. — Mohist, n., adj.
See also: China


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Because of this, the Mohist philosopher was able to contribute to the development of the pinhole camera and the Burning Mirrors used by the ancient Mohists.
His conservative appeal to restore the rites and ceremonies of Chou was countered by the Mohists, who evolved a creed of universal benevolence based on the rational calculation of benefit and harm.
 
 
 
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