On the Multiple Connotations of Mencius's"Discrimination Between Righteousness and Profit"
The"distinction between righteousness and benefit"is an important topic in the thought of Mencius,which has multiple implications.The"distinction between righteousness and profit"in the dimension of self-cultivation contains the fundamental concept of human na-ture being inherently good,and the inherent needs of moral emotions and individual identity are the reasons why people constantly shape their"ideal self".In terms of its dimension of action emphasizes the"distinction between power and economy",aiming to guide people to face their dialectical relationship.Concerning its dimension of governance is also the"distinction between monarchy and hegemony",which demonstrates the superiority of the"royal way"from multiple aspects.The layered development from cultivating oneself to acting,and then to governing the country reflects Mencius's unique thinking on the distinction between righteousness and profit,and also provides valuable cultural resources for current moral cultivation and social civilization construction.
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