Mozi (《墨子》):

1. The Basics:
Mozi is an ancient Chinese text named after its founder, Mozi (墨子) (c. 470–391 BCE). He was a philosopher, engineer, and pacifist who challenged Confucianism with his own school of thought: Mohism (墨家).

2. Key Ideas:

• “Universal Love” (兼爱, Jian’ai)
  → Mohism’s core belief: Care for everyone equally, unlike Confucian hierarchy.
• “Against War” (非攻, Fei gong)
  → Mozi opposed wasteful wars and even helped defend cities peacefully!
• Utility Over Rituals
  → Mohists valued practicality (e.g., tech, frugality) over elaborate traditions.

3. Cool Features:

• Early Sci-Tech Vibes
  → The book includes logic, optics, and engineering hacks (like siege defense).
• Strict Discipline
  → Mohists lived like ascetics—no frills, just work and ethics.

4. Legacy:
Mohism faded after the Qin dynasty, but its ideas on equality and peace still resonate today. Fun fact: Some call Mozi “China’s first pacifist philosopher!”

 Summary:
Imagine a mix of Kung Fu Panda’s wisdom, MacGyver’s skills, and John Lennon’s “Imagine”—that’s Mozi in a nutshell!