Pluralistic Framework of Traditional Chinese Moral Evaluation and Its Present-Day Relevance

Abstract

Developing a socialist moral evaluation system with Chinese characteristics should be rooted in the dynamic practice and practical needs of building socialism with Chinese characteristics while drawing on the intellectual resources and philosophical wisdom from the historical evolution of Chinese society and its rich cultural traditions. Traditional Chinese society has embraced a pluralistic moral cultural philosophy, creating a multifaceted moral evaluation system that integrates Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist elements. This system, marked by distinct Chinese characteristics, recognizes the moral values of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism as valid moral standards, applying them in various contexts to assess people’s moral attitudes towards work, achievements, and other aspects, thus forming a diverse pattern of traditional Chinese moral evaluations. This pluralistic moral evaluation system serves as a value beacon for the moral life of the Chinese nation in traditional society and continues to offer significant moral guidance in present-day Chinese society. The traditional Chinese moral evaluation system remains a powerful force in shaping the moral character of the present-day Chinese nation and promoting moral positivity, providing valuable insights for the development of a socialist moral evaluation system with Chinese characteristics.

Keywords

Confucian moral values / Daoist moral values / Buddhist moral values / socialist moral evaluation system with Chinese characteristics

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