Connotation,Modernization Transformation and Modern Value of Virtue of Frugality in Traditional Confucianism
Frugality in traditional Confucianism is an important virtue with different connotations in different eras.From a traditional perspective,it means constraint and thrift,mainly demonstrating the survival wisdom of the subject in agricultural society;from a modern perspective,it refers to re-source saving and making the best use of everything,mainly reflecting the qualities of market entities in economic rationality and moral rationality.Un-der market economy conditions,although the virtue of frugality is questioned by some economists,it still has important social and individual value.From the angle of social value,frugality will not lead to difficulties in maintaining production,nor will it destroy the stability and development of the social economy.On the contrary,the virtue of frugality contributes to the smooth progress of production and consumption,which can promote social sta-bility and development.From the angle of individual value,advocating frugality is in line with the long-term development trend of the consumption era,which helps to form good moral relationships between individuals,enhance moral cultivation,and promote the formation of a simple and frugal so-cial atmosphere in the whole society.
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