Mencius and Hutcheson on empathy-based benevolence
Mencius and Francis Hutcheson are often interpreted as “moral sentimentalists” since they argue that emotions and affections are the source of moral distinctions. In the standard interpretation of their texts, benevolence is the most fundamental moral virtue and benevolence is rooted in feelings r...
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Main Author: | Chuang, Christina |
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Other Authors: | School of Humanities |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2022
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Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/160010 |
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