The Issues of Rights in Chinese Traditional Thought
Human rights are primarily based on the individual.At the level of rights,individuals'pursuits often differ or even diverge from each other,potentially leading to various confrontations.In contrast,Chinese traditional philosophy puts forward the concept of"benevolence and righteousness".While the consciousness of rights focuses solely on individual rights and interests,benevolence and righteousness concern the inherent value shared by all human beings.Human rights inherently possess both material and spiritual dimensions.The former pertains to the basic form of life existence and involves various perceptual needs,while the latter is linked to the spiritual dimension of human existence.Human rights also encompass substantive and formal aspects,which are intrinsically interconnected.Distinguishing democracy from the people-centered philosophy is another issue requiring attention in related fields.The popular view that the people-centered philosophy emphasizes the people as the foundation,while democracy represents people's sovereignty,and that these two concepts are distinctly different,is inaccurate.In fact,Chinese traditional people-centered philosophy embodies democratic elements,and both reflect the connotation of human rights from different aspects.
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