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Mohism

[moh-iz-uhm]

noun

the doctrine of Mo-Tze, stressing universal love, not limited by special affections or obligations, and opposition to Confucianism and traditionalism.

Origin:
Mo(-Tze) + hiatus-filling -h- + -ism

Related forms

Moh·ist, noun, adjective

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