Research On Chang Tsai's Political Ethics Thought

Chang Tsai traces back to the relevant clues of traditional Confucian ethics and politics,alleviates the social reality of political and economic turmoil,returns to the Confucian classics as the focus of study,establishes a new era of the development of Neo-Confucianism,shoulders the political responsibility of Reshaping Social Etiquette and order,links political system with ethics and morals,and tries to correct the evils of the world and build a harmonious social order.Based on the theory of "too empty is qi","one thing,two bodies" and "changing temperament".In Zhang Zai's political ethics,"benevolence" inherits and sublimates the traditional Confucian concept of "benevolence".The thought of "virtue" is the representation of Chang Tsai's political and ethical thought.Chang Tsai explores the theoretical connotation of moral practice,reiterates the ethical significance of moral practice,and finally implements the way of moral practice.Chang Tsai's thought of "ritual" is the purpose and core of his political ethics thought.He studied the issue of rationality and desire for knowledge based on material,revived the three generations of political initiatives,and improved the rule of rites in a suitable way."Harmony" is the characteristic of Chang Tsai's political ethics thought.Its characteristics are embodied in the practical model of "practicing the world and applying it to practice",the pursuit of cultivation of "noble virtue and respectful etiquette" and the ideal realm of "harmony between man and nature".The connotation and characteristics of Chang Tsai's political ethics thought have far-reaching influence.Its historical merits lie in connecting the past with the future and laying a foundation for the development of Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism.Although confined to the historical limit of maintaining the feudal outline,Chang Tsai's political and ethical thought has not been fully implemented.In today's construction of a better life,Chang Tsai's political and ethical thoughts are of great value for us to draw lessons from,advocate ethical cultivation of etiquette and custom,people's character and humanistic feelings,and just and magnificent responsibility.