Mo Tzu (Mozi, Mo Di, Micius, c. 470–391 BCE) was a Chinese philosopher and the founder of Mohism, a school of thought that emerged during the tumultuous Warring States period. Born in the State of Lu (present-day Shandong province), Mozi likely received a Confucian education before developing his own philosophical system. He traveled widely, offering counsel to rulers and advocating for social reforms based on impart