"Examine yourself every day and do you do your best to plan for others? Are you honest and trustworthy in your dealings with friends? Are you putting what you've learned into practice? "This is a classic sentence derived from the Analects, which fully embodies the moral spirit of Confucius.
As a great thinker, educator, and philosopher in Chinese history, Confucius's influence is everywhere, and he has cultivated many students throughout his life"Three thousand**"。
Not to mention the far-reaching influence of his ideas on the descendants of China.
The "Confucianism" founded by Confucius has been enshrined as the concept of governing the country by many dynasties in the long history, and its far-reaching influence has even continued to this day, which shows that Confucianism has been deeply imprinted in the genes of Chinese and has become the essence of traditional culture.
As the founder of this idea, Confucius is supreme and is revered as a "Confucian sage", but you may wonder what level of education would Confucius reach if he were placed in modern China.
You may not believe it. In modern society, the evaluation of talents and positions not only depends on academic qualifications and certificates, but also requires publication or works to obtain professional titles.
Therefore, as long as you have the necessary conditions, even young people can be promoted quickly.
Although Confucius enjoyed a high literary status in ancient times, it was not at that time"Diplomas"Such a concept, so it is impossible to compare his level of education with that of modern people.
With the development of the times, the way of education has also changed, so that we can learn the knowledge of the system through the experience of our predecessors, and master more content, which was not possible with ancient education.
Even junior high school students, I believe that their knowledge of astronomy and geography far surpasses that of Confucius. Of course, if we look at it from the perspective of depth of thought and mastery of truth, Confucius's achievements are beyond the reach of the dust.
In short, it is inaccurate and unfair to compare people from different eras and backgrounds. The ideas of Confucius and the ideas of contemporary people are integrated, nested and interdependent.
The ideas of Confucius are the source of modern thought, and modern thought further enriches Confucianism. Therefore, Confucius's status in modern society does not erase his status as a sage.
The formulation of any idea is inseparable from the era in which it lives, and in feudal society, mastery of Confucianism is the passport to success.
The wisdom of Confucius forms the cornerstone of Chinese culture, and as sons and daughters of China, it is our responsibility to pass it on from generation to generation and continue to give it new connotations. In that era of social turmoil and moral decay, Confucius, with his profound knowledge and broad benevolence, was like a bright star shining in the contention of a hundred schools.
His mission is to find a theory to reshape the bottom line of morality in this endless controversy.
Humble and studious, not afraid to seek advice"Even though he had a wealth of knowledge, Confucius still consulted those who were inferior to himself, humbly learned, and integrated various ideas into Confucian scholarship, thus forming Confucianism, which was highly respected by later generations.
In the turbulent times, Confucius did not follow the crowd, but stuck to his beliefs and persistently searched for the ideal way to govern the country, just to promote the policy of benevolence and harmony to all countries.
In that troubled era, he adhered to the final bottom line of civilization with firm faith and wisdom, and the concept of benevolence, righteousness, loyalty and filial piety in Confucian theory played an important role in the social environment at that time.
Although people today think that there is a lot of cultural dross in it, its indelible contemporary value is self-evident. Looking back at China's 5,000-year history, we can find that many outstanding thinkers were born during turbulent periods, such as the Spring and Autumn Period, the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and the subsequent Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, and a large number of outstanding thinkers emerged.
This is the fruit of the clash of ideas, and although the turbulent years have brought pain to the people, they have also provided fertile ground for the germination of ideas. The society is constantly moving forward, but the Confucian concept can be "evergreen", which directly proves its tenacity and eternity.
Looking forward to the future by learning from the past, we look back on historical figures, traditional wisdom, and the only goal is to learn from the wisdom of history and draw a better blueprint for our future.
No matter what position Confucius's knowledge holds in modern society, this will not affect his outstanding contributions to the long history of the Chinese nation.
Learn from history and illuminate the future. In the long course of history, Confucianism has undergone the inheritance and evolution of successive dynasties, from the book burning pit Confucianism of Qin Shi Huang, to the exclusive respect of Confucianism in the Han Dynasty, and then to the later convergence of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, Confucianism has gradually adapted to and enriched the needs of modern society.
Take the essence and remove the dross. Although some people think that Confucianism is a remnant of feudalism, we should understand it deeply, critically accept it, and transform it into beneficial ideas in modern society.
We need to be clear that the true Confucian culture has been integrated with contemporary society, forming a new structure that adapts to the development of modern society. At the same time, Confucianism itself is progressive, an indispensable part of our excellent traditional culture, and the pride of Chinese civilization.
Therefore, when facing an ideology and culture, we need to have the ability to discern it, take its essence and remove its dross, and what is used for us is the most appropriate. Although some ideas in Confucian culture are no longer suitable for modern society, we should not reject them all, but should make appropriate trade-offs.
Although Confucianism is seen as a statecraft on a political level, its practical significance goes far beyond that. For ordinary people, Confucianism gives us the opportunity to compete on a level playing field and to feel the power of benevolence.
As long as we have love in our hearts, it is possible for everyone to become a life"Sage"。In the long history of Chinese civilization, Confucianism has always maintained its unique spiritual core, forged ahead bravely, and has become an important force to promote social progress.
In the flood of this day and age, we often feel lost, so we need an idea that will lead us back on track**.
In this era of pursuing a harmonious society, the value of Confucianism is self-evident, and the combination of Confucianism and modern society is an indispensable driving force for the progress of modern society.