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To make assertions one must establish a standard of judgment. Speaking without a standard is analogous to trying to determine the time of sunrise and sunset on a revolving potter's wheel. Distinctions of right and wrong, benefit and harm, cannot be clearly derived. Therefore, we must have the three standards. (Mozi) 去书内
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    Reflection on "Three Standards" of Mozi Studying the “three standards” proposed by Mozi through this Chinese - English text, I’ve gained profound insights and reflections. First, in terms of content comprehension, the English explanation helps me accurately grasp the connotations of the “three standards”. Translating concepts like “表 (biao)” as “standard or norm” and detailing how Mozi used sage - kings’ governance, people’s experience, and national - people’s interests to judge right and wrong, it makes this ancient philosophical thought more accessible. However, I realize that translation can only convey literal meanings to some extent; the deep - rooted cultural context and philosophical wisdom behind Mohism still require in - depth exploration in Chinese classical texts. From a language learning perspective, this bilingual content is a good example for studying specialized philosophical vocabulary. Words such as “assertion (言论)”, “norm (准则)”, and “doctrines (学派主张)” are precise in expressing philosophical concepts. But I also find that philosophical thoughts are highly condensed, and simply memorizing English translations isn’t enough. Only by understanding the logical relationships between the “three standards” and Mozi’s entire ideological system can we truly master the essence.

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