The research on chapter Lilou I:Examine One's Own Benevolence involves both the analytical and the comprehensive aspects.According to its narrative order,this chapter can be divided into three sections.From the analytical aspect,the first two sections center around how to deal with the relationship between oneself and others by confronting the immediate predicaments,while the third section talks about practicing Heaven's mandate by quoting"Be always studious to be in harmony with the ordinances of Heaven,and you will obtain much happiness."from Book of Songs.Only after practicing Heaven's mandate,can the relationship between oneself and others be settled in a harmonious manner.From the comprehensive aspect,the efforts of turning within and examining oneself can be traced back to Confucius and Zengzi,while the efficacy that the rest of the world will follow is actually a follow-up of the previous chapters.The relation between the one-others relationship and the whole kingdom's recognition and submission can be resolved by putting the efforts of turning within and examining oneself.Mencius'thoughts about turning within and examining oneself has profound historical influences as well as remarkable contemporary values.
Menciussingle-chapter researchturning within and examining oneselfone-others relationshippracticing Heaven's mandate
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