An Encyclopedia of Communication Ethics
Year: 2018
Type: book
Abstract: As a great educator and philosopher in China, Confucius attempted to resurrect Chinese social values for a harmonious society in the chaotic time of the Spring and Autumn period in Chinese history. His teachings mainly focus on the establishment of an ethical system, embedded in the four concatenated concepts of ren” (humanism, love, benevolence, compassion), “yi” (righteousness, right action), “li” (rite, propriety), and “zhi” (wisdom), through the process of learning and education. In other words, Confucius advocated that harmony is the axle of the wheel of Chinese culture, and “ren”, “yi”, and “li” are the three spokes of the wheel; and “zhi” (wisdom) is the force that motives a person to internalize “ren”, “yi”, and “li” through learning process to move the wheel of harmony. Through his efforts, Confucianism was founded and continues to influence people’s life in China and East Asian countries today. Confucian humanism also shows a great potential for being a source for shaping the global ethics in this highly interconnected human society.
DOI: 10.3726/b13449
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2779924317