Question
Chinese or English answers are acceptable. Mencius held that morality was based on the four “sprouts” of rén, yì, lǐ, and zhì contained in this thing. For 10 points each:
[10e] Mencius noted that people immediately feel distressed when a child falls down a well to argue that what thing is inherently good? Legalism was influenced by Xúnzǐ’s conception of this thing as inherently evil.
ANSWER: human nature [or xìng; or rén xìng]
[10h] The concept of xìng was first discussed by this philosopher whose maxim “keep your nature intact” was followed by a namesake school of thought. Mencius derided this philosopher’s worldview as “each for himself” and claimed this philosopher would not pluck a single hair from his body to benefit the world.
ANSWER: Yáng Zhū [or Yángzǐ; accept Yangism or Yáng Zhū xuépài]
[10m] Mencius juxtaposed Yáng Zhū’s egoism against this Mohist doctrine and compared both to “wild animals that ravage the land.” Mencius claimed this doctrine was ignorant of human nature since we naturally observe filial piety.
ANSWER: universal love [or jiān ài; or impartial caring or “love all equally”; prompt on love]
<JC, Philosophy (Ancient/Medieval)>
Data
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Indiscernible Broke Girls | Water Buffalo | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| Fable of the Miis | Yesodei HaTorah 2:7 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| Knox et al | Three Cantabrigians | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| The Chard Problem of Consciousness | Goldman & Jackson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RMP Fest Online Mirror | 05/31/25 | Y | 4 | 20.00 | 100% | 75% | 25% |
| 2025 RMP Fest Carleton Mirror | 07/13/25 | N | 3 | 13.33 | 100% | 0% | 33% |
| 2025 RMP Fest CO Mirror | 08/10/25 | N | 6 | 13.33 | 83% | 50% | 0% |