Research On Mozi’s Ethical Thought

Mozi was a famous thinker during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.His ethical idea of " Jian Ai" was widely known to the world and was regarded as the core of Mozi’s ethical thought,which was actually centered on the idea of "Tian Zhi.".The idea of "Tian Zhi" focuses on caring for the people of the world.The idea of "Jian Ai" advocates that people love each other and benefit each other,which is a universal ethical standard set for people according to the "Tian Zhi".The core of the idea of "Ming Gui" is to maintain "Tian Zhi".The idea of "Fei Ming" is to stimulate people’s subjective consciousness and create conditions for people to actively practice the idea of "Tian Zhi"."Shang Tong" means that all people,from the Son of Heaven down to the common people,should take "Tian Zhi" as their guiding principle."Shang Xian" is the requirement of the "Tian Zhi" thought for the state to govern."Fei Gong" is the concrete expression of the thought of "Tian Zhi" to care for all sentient beings in the world.The thought of "Jie Yong" and "Jie Zang" embodies the humanistic concern of "Tian Zhi" thought based on the people."Fei Yue" is Mozi’s exhortation to the ruling class to learn and implement the thought of "Tian Zhi".These thoughts can be linked through the thought of "Tian Zhi" to form a complete system of Mozi’s ethical thougut theory.The carding and elaboration of Mozi’s ethical thought system can enable us to learn and grasp Mozi’s ethical thoughts more comprehensively and clearly.The study of Mozi’s ethical thoughts not only has a positive role in promoting the study of Mozi’s thoughts,but also has a profound impact on the development of contemporary social ethics.