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Confucius' Spring And Autumn Teach

Posted on:2007-08-06Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:Y LiFull Text:PDF
GTID:2205360182493216Subject:History of Ancient China
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Kong Zi has extremely close relationship with "Spring and autumn". He once said that it entirely relied on "Spring and autumn" if someone would understand or accuse him. In essence, Kong Zi's doctrine is about social management and enlightenment. He enlightens the will of people by means of "the Six Confucian Classics" (or "Six Arts"). The Enlightenment of "Spring and autumn" arranges facts with appropriate words and expressions. It has the unusual status in "the Six Confucian Classics Enlightenment"."Spring and autumn", as one of "the Six Confucian Classics", shows "morality and justice". In the past, people had different views on subjects, such as the text and interpretation of "Spring and autumn", the relationship between "Spring and autumn" and Kong Zi, the political implication of "Spring and autumn". Bamboo-silks and existed literatures provide the platform for the further study. It is probable that we continue to comment on the nature of "Spring and autumn" and the relation to Kong Zi. In addition, we can also research the Enlightenment of "Spring and autumn" and ponder the tradition of Chinese history."Spring and autumn" selects the materials and interprets connotations by virtue of the facts. It is not only classics but also a history literature. Kong Zi advocates ancient king's policy. However, the country has plunged into chaos since then. People's deeds obviously depart from Kong Zi's request. The political function of the "Songs" has vanished because of disorder. Kong Zi promotes ancient king's policy with great efforts. He adapts the history of Lu for "Spring and autumn" as an inheritor of the ancient culture. Therefore, Kong Zi creates "Spring and autumn" to expound his theory. They are manifested in various aspects, the beginning and the end, name rectification, attention to the moral and capable officials, loathe for war and the high valuation on people, alternativemethods of doing things and so on.Outstanding historians should own "three characters". The most important one is awareness of value demand and responsibility. The Enlightenment of "Spring and autumn" has a tremendous influence on the history. Either writing or reading, it is really important that we should not only distinguish and choose between genuine and fake, but also judge and assess right and wrong. That is the significant inspiration given by the Enlightenment of "Spring and autumn".
Keywords/Search Tags:Kong Zi, the Enlightenment of "Spring and autumn", ancient king's policy, the relationship between classics and history, arranging facts with the appropriate words and expressions
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