Study Of The Ethical Connotation Of The Doctrine Of People’s Livelihood Proposed By Sun Yat-sen

The reform brings great vigor to social progress. At the same time, it also brings all sorts of contradictions and problems, such as housing, employment, education, health care, income distribution, social security and other livelihood issues. These problems have already become the hotspot and focus of social attention. In addition to need people’s creative exploration, it also needs the help of the existing ideological heritage.As the great creation of Sun Yat-sen, principles of people’s livelihood reflect his thick ethical care for the People’s Republic of China. Because of the invasion of western powers and feudal exploitation, China was very poor. In addition, the gap between rich and poor became wider and wider in the western countries. Under the background of China and the world, Sun Yat-sen put forward the ethical thought of principles of people’s livelihood. Chinese traditional thought, such as benevolence, the average thought, and the theory of the west, such as caritas, some kinds of social reform ideas, laid a theoretical foundation for the ethical thought of principles of people’s livelihood. Under the guide of Sun Yat-sen’s philosophy, Sun Yat-sen put forward the ethical thought of principles of people’s livelihood at last. The thought was made of three elements, kindheartedness, equitable and thriving and powerful. They acted as its important value pursuit. In order to realize people’s happiness, Sun Yat-sen took three measures. It increased the public interests by the nationalization of land and capital, developed the social productivity by the revitalization of industry, and took care of the vulnerable groups by social public welfare undertakings. There is no denying that because of the age and class limitations, Sun Yat-sen’s thought still existing flaws and shortcomings. But his great concern for people’s livelihood problems and the forward-looking measures to realize the modernization of China and improve people’s quality of life, are undoubtedly progressive. The ethical thought of principles of people’s livelihood of Sun Yat-sen has significant inspirations for modern China to solve the livelihood issues. We must adhere to people-oriented, and pay attention to realize the equalization of public services. We need narrow the gap between rich and poor to maintain social harmony and stability. At the same time, our country must continue to deepen the economic reform to promote healthy and steady economic growth. Through carrying forward and inheriting the thought, we will be able to push forward with the modernization with social justice and fairness. Finally, we believe that the happiness of the people must be realized.