Confucius is a representative figure of Confucianism, which embodies Confucius' view of benefit, fate and benevolence. Benefit is benefit, life is life, and benevolence is benevolence, which shows Confucius' contempt for benefit.
In the Analects of Confucius, we also see that he talked about "benefit" in many places, but he basically advocated "the view of justice and benefit" and "emphasizing justice and neglecting benefit". It can be said that Confucius rarely talked about "profit". In addition, this chapter says that Confucius agrees with "fate" and "benevolence", which shows that Confucius attaches great importance to this. When Confucius talks about "fate", he often associates "fate" with "heaven", that is, "destiny", which is an integral part of Confucius' thought. Confucius also talked about "benevolence", which is the core of his thought.
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Confucius' other expositions on benefit, fate and benevolence and their practical significance.
First, interests.
1, The Analects of Confucius: Being rich and expensive is what people want; If you don't follow the path, there is nowhere.
Explanation: Being rich and important is what everyone wants; If you can't get it in the right way, a gentleman won't accept it.
2. "Zuo Zhuan Cheng Gong Cheng Gong Two Years": Rites are based on righteousness, righteousness is based on interests, interests are based on civilians, and politics is also a big festival.
Explanation: Rites are used to promote morality, morality is used to generate benefits, and benefits are used to make ordinary people peaceful. This is the key to governing the country.
Second, life.
1, "The Analects of Eight Essays": Sacrifice is like being there, and sacrifice to God is like being there. Confucius said, "If I don't sacrifice, I won't sacrifice."
Explanation: Sacrifice ancestors as if they were really in front of them, and sacrifice gods as if they were really in front of them. Confucius said, "If I don't attend the sacrifice in person, it's just like not holding the sacrifice."
2. The Analects of Confucius: Please pray for your child's illness. Confucius said, "What are these?" Lutz said to him, "Yes." The dog said,' Pray for the gods above and below.' Confucius said, "I have been praying for a long time."
Explanation: Confucius was seriously ill, and Luz prayed to ghosts and gods. Confucius said, "Is this the case?" Lutz said, "Yes. The article in Gou says,' Pray to the God of heaven and earth for you.' Confucius said, "I have been praying for a long time."
Third, benevolence
1, "Eight Analects of Confucius": Confucius said: "People are unkind, like courtesy? People are heartless, so what are you happy about? "
Interpretation: Confucius said: "How can a person salute without benevolence and righteousness?" How can a person use music without benevolence? "
2, "The Analects of Confucius Learning and Articles": Confucius said: "Clever words make color, fresh and benevolent!"
Interpretation: Confucius said: "If you speak well and pretend to be likable, such people will have little kindness."
Fourthly, the practical significance of Confucianism represented by Confucius.
The core of Confucianism is "the moral thought of fraternity, kindness, fairness, justice, honesty, trustworthiness, innovation, civilization, harmony and rule of law". This is of great significance for us to seek theoretical support from traditional culture in order to consolidate and build a higher public opinion position, for the society to establish core values in order to seek long-term stability, for the modernization and internationalization of Chinese traditional culture, and for us to build a socialist cultural power.
Many thoughts such as benevolence and righteousness in Confucianism are the essence of China's traditional culture, which is of great practical significance for China to further promote Socialism with Chinese characteristics culture, enhance the soft power of Chinese culture, promote Chinese traditional culture and further enhance the cultural self-confidence of the broad masses of the people.
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