It propounds such Mohist ideals as impartiality, meritocratic governance, economic growth and aversion to ostentation, and is known for its plain and simple language.

The Mohist philosophical school went into decline in the 3rd century BC, and copies of the Mozi were not well-preserved.

[7] Mozi seems to have come from a humble family,[7] and some elements of the book suggest that he may have been an artisan or craftsman, such as a carpenter.

[6] Some scholars have theorized that the name Mo (墨), which means "ink", may not be a surname, but may instead indicate that Mozi underwent the branding or tattooing that was used in ancient China as a form of criminal punishment.

It's works on logic are "patently" a later development of the third century BC, though Mozi clearly values the mind and "illuminate" it's original doctrine.