Re-evaluate Dong Zhongshu's and Sima Qian's Views on Righteousness and Benefits
There are still many controversies or misunderstandings in the academic community regarding Dong Zhongshu's and Si-ma Qian's views on righteousness and benefits.In summary,Dong Zhongshu's concept of righteousness and benefits had two main meanings.One was to attach importance to righteousness and promote benefits,emphasizing that righteousness was greater than bene-fits,and advocating that material interests are indispensable.Sages should also"promote benefits for the world".The second was"it was appropriate for oneself",which included material interests that were in line with their identity and status into the category of"right-eousness",and considered material interests that didn't conform to their identity and status as"benefits",and extended the opposition to the"competing for benefits with the people"proposition of salt and iron official camps and official business.Sima Qian's concept of righteousness and benefits also had two meanings.One was that benefits outweighed righteousness,openly claiming that seeking or com-peting for benefits was human nature,and the so-called benevolence and righteousness were only appendages of wealth.The second was that both the country and individuals can promote the development of benefits,and should also advocate the development of bene-fits.As for whether it can succeed or be good or bad,it should depend on the specific effect,and cannot be completely denied.Al-though their views on righteousness and profit have obvious limitations and are opposed to each other,both Dong Zhongshu's and Sima Qian's views on righteousness and profit have a positive impact on reality and have had a profound impact on future generations.
Dong ZhongshuSima Qianthe concept of righteousness and benefitemphasizing righteousness and promoting bene-fitsbenefits outweigh righteousness
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