Take the case of a person living in an isolated tribe and another living in modern society. Can they be assumed to have the same tendencies of human nature, either innately good or innately evil?...

Take the case of a person living in an isolated tribe and another living in modern society. Can
they be assumed to have the same tendencies of human nature, either innately good or innately
evil? Discuss Mencius’ view of human nature and the role of human feelings in determining
our ethical conduct. Why does Mencius think human beings are innately good and how does
this affect his views of moral cultivation? Do you agree with Mencius argument of the four
specific types feelings that reflect our ethical nature toward goodness? Contrast this with
Xunzi’s views of human nature and moral cultivation. Why does Xunzi consider human beings
as innately but necessarily bad or evil? How does he propose to rectify this through moral
cultivation instead of legal punishments? Finally, critically examine these contending views of
human nature, and discuss whether you agree with the viewpoints of Mencius or Xunzi. Why
or why not?