Mencius, or Mengzi, was a Chinese philosopher who lived during the Warring States period (around 372–289 BCE) and is considered one of the most important thinkers in the Confucian tradition after ...

Rational people often fear shame as something terribly uncomfortable, an emotion that exposes vulnerability, brings judgment, and threatens one’s sense of self. In trying to avoid it, many either ...

Editor's Note: The Works of Mencius, a classical book in Chinese philosophy, offers profound insights into moral cultivation and human nature. With its eloquent prose and rich philosophical thought, ...

Guests pose for a group photo at the second edition of Oriental Civilization Summit Dialogue in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province, on Jan 13, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The ...