Mohism

Abstract

Mohism is the name given to the philosophical school founded by a man named Mozi (Master Mo, his full personal name is given as Mo Di), who lived during the fifth century B.C. Mozi was the first man to offer a strong intellectual challenge to Confucianism. His followers became a highly disciplined band of men committed to certain extreme doctrines of political and ethical action. They were very influential during the Warring States period, but the school died out during the decades following the Qin conquest of 221.