In which of the following ways does Source 1 differ from Source 2 in terms of a ruler’s legitimacy? -Mencius implies that the ruler needs to earn the legitimacy of his power, while Bossuet states that God anoints the ruler.
-Bossuet states that God will withdraw legitimacy from a king who does not please his people, while Mencius claims that a ruler cannot be challenged.
-Mencius states that God paves the way for a new ruler so the ruler can claim legitimacy, while Bossuet claims that there is a period of trials.
-Bossuet claims that there is a secular will behind a ruler’s legitimacy, while Mencius states that legitimacy comes from heaven.