On the Threefold Dimensions of Mencius Thought on Hominology
The separation of humans and nature is the premise of Mencius Thought on hominology.The realization of one's uniqueness in nature signifies the awakening of human rationality.Mencius believed that humans are the center of the universe;nature is the objectified existence of humans;humans should make the best of nature and clarify the limits of human desire to ensure humans'sustainable utilization of nature.The core of Mencius'hominology is virtue and morality.He analyzed humans by their categories.Humans'ultimate value lies in the fulfillment of the collective will,namely,maintaining group order and realizing the maximum development of the group.Based on this,it can be seen from the subject's attainment that human's ultimate value lies in realizing the ethics and morality of the patriarchal system,while from the monarchical politics,both the legitimacy of royal power and the specific connotation of benevolent government point to the will and existence of the group.Mencius Thought on hominology laid the basic position of the Confucian school.Studying the theoretical characteristics of this thought helps outline the thought framework of Confucian philosophy and grasp the spiritual intention of the Confucian tradition.
Menciushominologyvirtue and moralitypoliticsnature
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