Mencius'View of Junzi Personality and New Era Party Members and Cadres'Political and Moral Cultivation
Mencius used the theory of benevolence,righteousness,propriety,and wisdom as a logical path,to highlight the Confucian ideal of"inner sageliness and outer kingliness",and embody this diverse and distinct moral personality in junzi.This view of junzi personality has distinct contemporary value for the political and moral cultivation of party members and cadres in the new era.Mencius pointed directly to the human heart,argued with the nature of the heart,and emphasized the nature of junzi,which will help party members and cadres in the new era to enhance their Party spiritual cultivation;Distinguishing between righteousness and profit,prioritizing righteousness,and emphasizing the virtues of junzi can help Party members and cadres in the new era cultivate their political ethics;Benefiting the whole world and every person,and emphasizing the actions of junzi,helps Party members and cadres to take on their responsibilities in the new era;Being versatile,exercising power in wisdom,and emphasizing the flexibility of junzi can help Party members and cadres innovate in practical work in the new era.