Filial Piety and Chinese Culture

Author: Xiao Qunzhong
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book will conduct research from the following aspects:
Chapter 1, The Origin and Evolution of Filial Piety
From the perspective of history and culture, as well as from the starting point of phenomena, it explores how ancient people created and practiced filial piety culture. It describes, analyzes, and grasps the historical process and essential laws of this cultural phenomenon from a longitudinal perspective.
Chapter 2, The Comprehensive Cultural Significance of Filial Piety
From a comprehensive cultural perspective, it elucidates the connotations, influences, and significance of filial piety in various elements of Chinese culture. This can be seen as a horizontal view and logical thread.
Chapter 3, Research on Filial Piety Ethics and Practice
This chapter adopts an ethical perspective to summarize, generalize, and analyze the fundamental spirit, normative system, practical mechanisms, and moral education of filial piety. It aims to provide a holistic and clear understanding of the normative requirements of filial piety, thereby promoting filial knowledge and practice.
Chapter 4, Historical Reflections on Filial Piety and Its Contemporary Value
If the previous three chapters are primarily based on factual analysis, this chapter delves into value analysis and critique. In the "Conclusion," it elucidates the intrinsic connection between filial piety and the spirit of Chinese culture—humanism—as well as its contemporary significance. Additionally, it compares the differences in the philosophy of parent-child relationships between China and the West.