Chinese traditional virtue

Author: Wang Jiliang
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The book "Traditional Virtues of the Chinese Nation" aims to use its philosophical and ideological depth to vividly and vividly elaborate and clarify the motto of Jinan University. In the course of research, the author found that history undeniably proves the wisdom, diligence, and outstanding talents of the Chinese nation. The Chinese nation has made outstanding contributions to the civilization and development of humanity, including in philosophy, humanities, and natural sciences. Since ancient times, the Chinese nation has had traditional virtues, which are excellent moral conduct. The book promotes these excellent moral conducts in eight aspects: , the basic spirit of virtue is taking virtue as the foundation, emphasizing the distinction between humans and animals, and that without conscience, one cannot be good, reflected in the new morality and the pursuit of moral values. Second, the spiritual essence of virtue is to control profit with righteousness, believing that a person's value should be prioritized by righteousness, which is sublimated into a life philosophy of "life with righteousness" and "righteousness establishing life." Third, the third aspect of virtue is to advocate self-discipline and self-cultivation, which reflects the Chinese nation's long-standing emphasis on personality cultivation. Fourth, the fourth aspect of virtue is to be loyal and devoted to the country. Fifth, the fifth aspect of virtue is the distinctive benevolence, filial piety, and fraternal love. Sixth, the sixth aspect of virtue is integrity and courtesy. Seventh, the seventh aspect of virtue is "the world for all." Eighth, the eighth aspect of virtue is unremitting self-improvement. Traditional Chinese virtues are the excellent moral qualities inherent in our nation, a kind of virtue passed down through generations, characterized by social morality with Chinese features. Traditional Chinese virtues include rich content such as the basic spirit, spiritual essence, self-discipline, loyalty to the country, benevolence, filial piety, integrity, courtesy, the world for all, and unremitting self-improvement. These are the spiritual treasures of the Chinese nation, and we feel immensely proud to have such a profound and extensive treasure.