善ぜん性せい

noun

innate goodness; good nature

Philosophical term, often used in discussions of human nature, especially in Confucian or Mencian contexts. Refers to the inherent moral goodness of people.

• 孟もう子しは人にん間げんの善ぜん性せいを説といた。

  Mencius argued for the innate goodness of human beings.