It is a masterpiece of Mencius' in-depth discussion on human life and death based on his theory of good nature. Emphasize that justice is more important than life, and advocate giving up life for justice.
Mencius (about 372 BC-289 BC) was born in Zou Guo (now southeast of Zoucheng, Shandong Province). Philosopher, thinker and educator in the Warring States period.