A gentleman's way, darkness, comes from the golden mean. The full text mainly tells the following points: Tao can be separated from non-Tao, and it can not be separated from non-Tao for a moment. It is thought-provoking that Tao should be universally applicable because it is inseparable for a moment.
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1, "The Doctrine of the Mean" is a monograph of moral philosophy about the realm of life cultivation in ancient China, and it is one of the Confucian classics. Originally the thirty-first chapter of the Book of Rites, it was said that it was written by Zi Si during the Warring States Period. Its content affirms that "the golden mean" is the highest standard of moral behavior, regards "sincerity" as the noumenon of the world, and thinks that "sincerity" has reached the highest realm of life.
2. The Doctrine of the Mean is a Confucian classic, which has been circulated for more than two thousand years. It occupies an important position in Confucianism, ranking second among the "Four Books", and has its unique academic characteristics, academic achievements and social status in every period of China history. The Doctrine of the Mean is a classic philosophy of the Chinese nation, which has influenced the development of China's history extensively and profoundly.
3. Since the Song Dynasty, The Doctrine of the Mean has gradually established its position as a Confucian classic and become an important part of the imperial examination. During the reign of Song Zhenzong, The Doctrine of the Mean was regarded as the content of scientific research. When he was in Song Renzong, he also awarded the book The Doctrine of the Mean to the Jinshi of New China as a reward.
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