Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Both Aristotle and Confucius believed that it is virtuous to exercise moderation.
2. Mencius believed that humans are born morally neutral but are capable of becoming either morally good or evil.
3. Taoism is a philosophy that advocates that the superior person must try to affect change in order to improve life for others.
4. The concept of wu-wei is Taoism's concept for proper conduct: doing nothing.
5. Lin Yutang predominantly criticizes the West for being indifferent toward our children and homeless people.


1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. False

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