If an enlightened general should be at the head of the army, then high -moraine people should be led by society

The Alpina Non-Fixh publishing house published a book by a professor of Chinese history, science and civilization of the Cambridge University of the Wheel of Sterx “Chinese Thought. From Confucius to the cook of Dean. " The Chinese influence on the material and spiritual life of the modern world is becoming increasingly tangible, but the inhabitants of other countries still know almost nothing about China and its culture. The author of the book offers all of us a concise, but thorough outline of the history of Chinese thought: political, social, philosophical, religious, environmental and other.

“Chinese thought is entirely aimed at a person and the practice of his life. The main issues that occupied the best minds of China, who are we are and what we are, but how we should live our lives, how we are connected with other people, how we should organize society and ensure the well -being of those who live with us and whom we are responsible. ”

Rule, setting an example

If an enlightened general should be at the head of the army, then high -moraine people should be led by society. The ideal of a harmonious (hee - 和) society, led by a worthy elite, occupies a central position in the philosophy of Confucius, the most influential and most famous Chinese thinker. The character traits attributed to the noble husband Confucianism are based on the basic values ​​that permeate Chinese public and political thought. Among the so -called Confucian virtues - a sense of justice (and), sincerity (Cheng), reliability (blue), generosity or humanity (jen), commitment to the ceremony (Lee), sons of respect (Xiao), as well as the desire for fidelity (Zhun), sensitivity (Shu) and knowledge (ji). But, before turning to all these things, let's see what we know about the thinker himself and the works attributed to him.

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