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What was the main reason for selecting the three imperial ministers, as mentioned in the text?
What was the main reason for selecting the three imperial ministers, as mentioned in the text?
Why was the political hierarchy inevitable in the context discussed?
Why was the political hierarchy inevitable in the context discussed?
What is Mengzi/Mencius's perspective on human nature?
What is Mengzi/Mencius's perspective on human nature?
Which ethical disposition is associated with the feeling of respect, according to Mengzi/Mencius?
Which ethical disposition is associated with the feeling of respect, according to Mengzi/Mencius?
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How does society contribute to the cultivation of ethical dispositions, according to the text?
How does society contribute to the cultivation of ethical dispositions, according to the text?
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What is the main analogy used to describe how human nature's goodness functions?
What is the main analogy used to describe how human nature's goodness functions?
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According to the given text, what is the primary role of the true leader or imam?
According to the given text, what is the primary role of the true leader or imam?
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What is the primary purpose of education according to the given text?
What is the primary purpose of education according to the given text?
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What kind of society is considered the best or most virtuous?
What kind of society is considered the best or most virtuous?
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What is the process by which the true leader or imam acquires knowledge and guidance?
What is the process by which the true leader or imam acquires knowledge and guidance?
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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes the true leader or imam from others?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes the true leader or imam from others?
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What kind of society is considered an imperfect state, but still acceptable?
What kind of society is considered an imperfect state, but still acceptable?
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The Mandate of Heaven can be lost due to:
The Mandate of Heaven can be lost due to:
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Mozi was known for being a critic of:
Mozi was known for being a critic of:
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What was Mozi's view on impartiality?
What was Mozi's view on impartiality?
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What was the primary cause of the chaos described in the state of nature according to the text?
What was the primary cause of the chaos described in the state of nature according to the text?
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In Mozi's consequentialist view, what is considered beneficial to the world?
In Mozi's consequentialist view, what is considered beneficial to the world?
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How did Mozi suggest escaping from the state of nature?
How did Mozi suggest escaping from the state of nature?
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Who was referred to as the 'Son of Heaven' in the text?
Who was referred to as the 'Son of Heaven' in the text?
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'Impartial consequentialism' as discussed in the text refers to:
'Impartial consequentialism' as discussed in the text refers to:
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'State of nature' in the text refers to a hypothetical scenario where:
'State of nature' in the text refers to a hypothetical scenario where:
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According to Mozi, what does society need to expect in order to receive reciprocation?
According to Mozi, what does society need to expect in order to receive reciprocation?
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What is the main reason why a state of nature is considered so bad?
What is the main reason why a state of nature is considered so bad?
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What is the main purpose of the social contract?
What is the main purpose of the social contract?
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What is the main reason for treating everyone as equal in politics?
What is the main reason for treating everyone as equal in politics?
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What is the main reason why people are considered equal in the state of nature?
What is the main reason why people are considered equal in the state of nature?
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What is the main condition for the social contract to be valid?
What is the main condition for the social contract to be valid?
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What is the only time when rebellion against the sovereign is permitted?
What is the only time when rebellion against the sovereign is permitted?
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According to the passage, what was one of the main criticisms leveled against Gouges by her critics?
According to the passage, what was one of the main criticisms leveled against Gouges by her critics?
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What principle does the passage suggest should govern who has the right to influence political decisions and laws?
What principle does the passage suggest should govern who has the right to influence political decisions and laws?
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According to the passage, what does the right to free speech entail beyond just the formal/legal right?
According to the passage, what does the right to free speech entail beyond just the formal/legal right?
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What does the passage suggest about the relationship between rights and duties?
What does the passage suggest about the relationship between rights and duties?
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According to the passage, what constraint does the "rewriting of the declaration as a declaration for women" endorse?
According to the passage, what constraint does the "rewriting of the declaration as a declaration for women" endorse?
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What does the passage suggest is the justification for granting people the right to participate in shaping the laws that affect them?
What does the passage suggest is the justification for granting people the right to participate in shaping the laws that affect them?
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