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Mohism

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[moh-iz-uhm] / ˈmoʊ ɪz əm /

noun

the doctrine of Mo-Tze, stressing universal love, not limited by special affections or obligations, and opposition to Confucianism and traditionalism.

Other Word Forms

Mohist noun

Etymology

Origin of Mohism

Mo(-Tze) ( def. ) + hiatus-filling -h- + -ism

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