Mohism

American  

[moh-iz-uhm] / ˈmoʊ ɪz əm /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• Mohist noun

Etymology

Origin of Mohism

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

Example Sentences

Mohism is a consequentialist theory founded by Mozi.

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There are ten doctrines that form the core of early Mohism.

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Daoism’s approach is unlike either Mohism or Confucianism in important respects.

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Why is the concept of “benefit” important in Mohism?

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This sort of rational reasoning has led scholars to classify Mohism as a form of consequentialism, a philosophical approach that looks at the consequences of an action to determine whether it is moral.

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