A Study On Practical Or Immediate Value Of Theories Of Benevolent Government Of Confucian School Before The Qin Dynasty

The theories of benevolent government of Confucian School before Qin Dynasty are important contents of Chinese traditional moral culture, which display mighty vitality and practical significance. The major standpoint consists of two basic principals. One was to cultivate one' s own moral character to be a benevolent ruler. Another was to administrate his country and its people on the basis of benevolence.It is shown from above concepts that the theories of benevolent government of Confucian School before Qin Dynasty had three traits. Firstly, these theories emphasized combination of cultivating oneself and governing the others. Secondly, they highlighted the idea that Family and Country are an organic whole. Thirdly, they regarded common people as the foundation of a nation. At present, we can not only do away with negative and backward factors among them but also absorb the positive factors and put them into practice. At present, these theories can exert important influence on our society. For example, national characters and spirits embodied by them can curdle people of the whole nation. In addition, people can be encouraged by these noble moral concepts. What" s more, these achievements of moral can be used for reference.In the 21st century, the former General Secretary Jiang Zemin advanced that China must attach great importance to moral and benevolence during the course of governing our nation and society, because some immoral behaviors are emerging from some communist parties and cadres. Therefore, Jiang Zemin suggested that Communist Party of China should represent the requirement of advanced labor force and lead direction of advanced culture and represent the fundamental interests of numerous people. In order to rule China with virtue, it is necessary to learn from Confucian School before Qin Dynasty. Their ideas are significant to put Jiang Zemin' s theories into practice, to strengthen construction of party conduct, to enhance Chinese citizens' moral level. Besides, it is also beneficial toadministration of modern enterprise.To realize their social functions and practical worth, we must adhere to principles that theories combine to practice, that succession combines to criticism, that inheritance and innovation. In addition, effective methods and smooth channels must be explored. Some as follows: distinguishing new morals from old ones, strengthening construction of governors " moral level, turning code of morals into legal provisions, carrying out moral practice, etc. as long as we analyze and absorb positive factors of theories of Confucian School before Qin Dynasty, the society where we are living will be full of virtues. In a word, our society will get more and more glorious.