中国文化论文3

On Realistic Significance of Classical Chinese Philosophy

I Introducation

Brief introduction to classical Chinese philosophy of Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism and Legalism

Confucianism had been regarded as an ethic political system in ancient china,which has left us a rich literary heritage known as the four books and the classics.The central doctrine is that of the virtue or Ren. What is Ren ? Ren is translated variously as goodness, benevolence, humanity and human-heartedness. In short, ren means affection and love. Taoism is indigence to china, together with Conficianism ,it has exerted great influence on the thinking of the Chinese people, as well as on the political ,economic and cultural life of the country. Contrary to the solem , pompous gravity and burden of social responsibilities of Confucianism ,Taoism advocates a carefree flight from the respectability and conventional duties of society .The Taoist philosophy may summed up in two points :Nonaction and De.Maoism had an indelible impression on the Chinese mind .The core of moism is universal love ,rejecting aggression and the Exaltation of worthy. Legalism was a very strict and stern philosophy .In its earliest form , it was probably the outgrowth of a need for a more rational organization of society and resource so as to strength the state against rivals .The outstanding representatives are Shang Yang ,Li Si and Han Fei.

II Confucianism and Its Practical Values

2.1 Major Points of Confucianism

The ethical thoughts of Confucianism can summed up in three cardinal guides and five constant virtues.

Three cardinal guides: ruler guides subject, father guides son, husband guides wife. Five constant virtues: humanity, righteousness, propriety , wisdom ,sincerity. In t. In terms of education ,there should be no class distinction .The political thoughts is he who exercises government by means of his virtue.

2.2 Practical Values of Confucianism

Confucianism advocates harmony thought , it’s idea has a great use for us to build a harmonious society .Besides ,as we all know ,trustworthy is a important principle for people living . As Confucianism advocates righteousness is basic ,and profit derive from it ,so in the more complex economical activity ,we need trustworthy to attach.

III Daoism and Its Practical Values

3.1 Major Points of Daoism

The Taoist philosophy has rich contents ,it may be summed up in two points. Wuwei , it means nonaction . in fact ,it does not signify the absence of action ,but rather acting without overaction . In other words, the way of living according to the way. De, or power of morality ,it teaches of survival , of how to keep one’s own integrity in the time of disorder.

3.2 Practical Values of Daoism