Nature and Morality (Essence of Taoist Ethics and Morality)

Author: Wang Zeying
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Publish Date: 1999-03-01
Features: The editor selects some ethical propositions and moral thoughts from the main components of traditional Chinese ethical and moral culture—Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism—which have played an important role in shaping and developing our national spirit in history and still contain certain active factors in modern life. Through historical excavation and modern interpretation, this book aims to provide a selection of ethical propositions and moral thoughts for critically inheriting the essence of traditional ethical and moral culture, achieving a unity of critical inheritance and innovative transcendence. It strives to avoid subjectivity and arbitrariness by starting from the internal logic of the ethical and moral thought systems of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. In interpreting these ethical propositions and moral thoughts, it focuses on the perspectives that have gained broader recognition in the development of our national history and makes necessary elaborations based on the reality. The book includes:
General Introduction: Properly Handling Traditional Chinese Ethical and Moral Culture, An Overview of Taoist Thought, The Construction Characteristics of the Taoist Ethical System, The Basic Theories of Taoist Ethical Thought, The Value Core of Taoist Political Ethics, The Rational Factors of Taoist Personal Ethics, The Lived Foundations of Taoist Life Ethics, The Modern Value of Taoist Ecological Ethics, The Unique Charm of Taoist Ethical Wisdom, and Conclusion: Taoist Ethics and Modern Life.