Could a 2,000-year-old Chinese philosophy hold the key to ending wars? Meet Mozi, the carpenter-turned-sage whose radical idea of ‘universal love’ challenged empires—and still sparks debate today. 🔥
Warring States, Timeless Questions
Born during China’s chaotic Warring States Period (475-221 BC), Mozi watched rulers clash while commoners suffered. Unlike Confucius’ focus on rituals, this working-class thinker asked: ‘What good is poetry if people starve?’ His answer? A world where ‘everyone cares for others as themselves’—no exceptions. 💡
The Cure We Haven’t Swallowed
Mozi argued that self-interest fuels conflict: ‘States expand, the strong bully the weak, and wars ignite like wildfire.’ His remedy? Ditch borders in our hearts first. 🌱 While modern leaders still reach for swords over scrolls, Mozi’s message echoes in today’s climate crises and global tensions. Can we afford to ignore it any longer?
From Wooden Birds to World Peace
Fun fact: Mozi wasn’t just a philosopher—he engineered a ‘flying wooden bird’ that stayed airborne for days! 🦅 Yet his true legacy? Proving that peace isn’t naive—it’s practical. As headlines scream conflict, maybe it’s time to dust off this ancient playbook. 🤔
