Research On Laozi’s Educational Philosophy

Laozi’s philosophy,as the classic and source of Taoist philosophy,its intellectual wisdom and rich content influence and inspire future generations.Laozi’s educational philosophy can be regarded as an important part of his philosophical dialectical color and natural spirit.Many categories and propositions form a systematic view of the principles,methods and contents of Laozi’s educational philosophy.Through the combing of Laozi’s educational philosophy and comparative analysis with the educational philosophy of Confucius and Mozi,it can highlight the profound connotation of Laozi’s educational philosophy and provide the ideological resources for modern education.The general principle of Laozi’s educational philosophy is none other than "Tao","Tao" is closely and subtly linked to all things and people.Laozi believes that "Tao"has the function of creating and educating."Tao" created everything after it created everything and gave it its own characteristics."Tao" is also the law and rule that integrates all things,and is universal and commonality all things also get through all things.According to the different relations with "Tao",people who are the objects of education are divided into saints,princes,intellectuals and the masses.Saint experience and show "Tao",princes guard "Tao",intellectuals act according to "Tao",the masses do not know "Tao".The purpose of education is to combine man with"Tao":On the individual level,human nature is "restored to the simple world";At the social level,it is the ideal stage for entering the "small country with a few people".The method of education advocated by Laozi is "educating without relying on language".On the one hand,due to various objective limitations,language can not convey the Tao completely and accurately.On the other hand,"not depend on language" is the proper meaning of "inaction".The limitation of language and the necessity of "inaction" are determined jointly."is not only a matter of theory and logic,but also must be put into practice.is not only a matter of theory and logic,but also must be put into practice.Educating without relying on language" is not only a matter of theory and logic,but also must be put into practice.is not only a matter of theory and logic,but also must be put into practice.It requires teachers to set an example.Students should also be self-satisfied,that is,self-awareness,self-education.Teachers and students are required to maintain their equality of personality.Laozi’s educational content covers both self-serving and life-changing of the principle of "Tao".Cultivate one’s own way is to exterminate desires,widowed expensive body;remove prejudices,eliminate prejudices Eliminate prejudices;keep away from the noisy chaos and keep peace.The worldly way is to renounce the use of utilitarian actions;to treat all things with a loving and tolerant attitude;to behave in a soft and modest manner.The general principle,object,purpose,method,content of Laozi’s educational philosophy and Confucius’,Mozi’s have their own focus.Compared it to Confucius and Mozi,the general principle of Laozi’s educational philosophy is more metaphysical,the objects of education are outstanding in scope,the purpose of education is transcendence,the method of education emphasizes autonomy,and the content is very integrated.Laozi’s educational philosophy shows the general characteristics of advocating nature,attaching importance to the process and surpassing the reality.Together,they constitute the system of pre-Qin educational philosophy.Life education and moral education are the two topics of great concern of modern education,sometimes inevitably contradictions,but Laozi’s educational philosophy includes the concern for life and the question of morality.So Laozi’s educational philosophy not only helps to strengthen life education,but also conducive to the improvement of moral education.Laozi’s educational philosophy provides some reference for modern education.