The Democracy of Mencius episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 13, 2023 · 19 MIN

The Democracy of Mencius

from The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast · host William Han

Chinese culture is stereotypically perceived as authoritarian. Although there is obviously a lot of truth to the cliche, it is by no means the full picture. Indeed, ancient Chinese philosophy already introduced certain ideas that might been called democratic, through the figure of Mencius, the second most important personality in Confucianism...Support the show

Chinese culture is stereotypically perceived as authoritarian. Although there is obviously a lot of truth to the cliche, it is by no means the full picture. Indeed, ancient Chinese philosophy already introduced certain ideas that might been called democratic, through the figure of Mencius, the second most important personality in Confucianism... Support the show

NOW PLAYING

The Democracy of Mencius

0:00 19:40

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast?

This episode is 19 minutes long.

When was this The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on April 13, 2023.

What is this episode about?

Chinese culture is stereotypically perceived as authoritarian. Although there is obviously a lot of truth to the cliche, it is by no means the full picture. Indeed, ancient Chinese philosophy already introduced certain ideas that might been called...

Can I download this The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!