An Exploration of the Philosophical Implications and Contemporary Value of the "Harmony between Heaven and Humanity" Thought in Confucianism and Taoism
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The idea of "the unity of heaven and man" has developed from the Pre-Qin period to the present, going through a long historical process. As an important concept in ancient Chinese philosophy, it is reflected in ecological awareness of man and nature, holistic awareness of man and society, as well as civilized awareness of man and life. To better achieve harmonious coexistence between man and nature, man and society, etc., and to attach importance to the system as a whole and follow the system's laws in practice, it is also necessary to enhance one's own cultivation to realize the value inheritance of the idea of "the unity of heaven and man". This article will interpret the idea of "the unity of heaven and man" in Chinese excellent traditional culture from three aspects: related discussions on the idea of "the unity of heaven and man", the philosophical implications of the idea of "the unity of heaven and man", and the contemporary value of the idea of "the unity of heaven and man".
Source: Contemporary Education Frontiers
Author: Shan Luo
Institution: Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7076051820