noun
belief in the innate goodness of human nature
A philosophical concept, originally from Mencius, that human nature is fundamentally good. Often contrasted with 性悪説 (belief in innate evil).
Antonyms: 性悪説
孟子は性善説を唱えた。
Mencius advocated the belief that human nature is good.
性善説と性
The doctrines of innate goodness and innate evil are major themes in Chinese philosophy.