Expression of Aspiration and the Truth of Confucius'Appreciation of Zeng Dian
There are four main interpretations of Zeng's aspiration in ancient times:the opinion of offering sacrifices to pray for rain,based on ancient literature,links practice character of Zeng Dian to the Confucius'ideals of governance;the opinion of adherence the Tao and reclusion,intercepting Confucius'momentary emotion in the Analects of Confucius,fits in with intellectuals'sentimental mentality of remaining unrecognized;the opinion of understanding the principles of heaven tries to explain that Confucians should always understand the principles of heaven through Zeng's aspiration,so as to realize the improvement of the realm of life;the opinion of looking forward to a flourishing age has a positive interpretation of Zeng's aspiration,interpreting them in line with the main axis of Confucius'spirit in the Analects of Confucius,and which is in line with the mentality of intellectuals and their ultimate concern for the world.The above interpretations all have theoretical basis,but there are some different problems.The description of Zeng Dian's late spring outing has little meaning,but later generations tend to confuse the aspirations of Confucius and Zeng,and thus giving Zeng Dian'aspiration with various meaningful interpretations.Confucius'"appreciation of Zeng Dian"is in fact the reflection of his ideals,and he was the first to give meaning to the meaningless statement of Zeng's aspiration.Understanding Zeng's aspiration as a longing for a peaceful and prosperous world is the truth of Confucius'"appreciation of Zeng Dian,"and it is also what the author of this closed text wants to convey to the readers of future generations.Zeng'aspiration,which was endowed with meaning by Confucius,formed a complementary relationship with Confucius'discussion on group society and expanded the connotation of Confucius'social theory.
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