This term refers to elevation of moral character, a concept which is first mentioned in early Confucian classics such as The Analects and The Book of Changes. Confucianism placed great emphasis on human morals, believing that such morals should be constantly fostered and elevated; and this is the process of moral elevation. By steadfastly observing …
A state that has a strong army but acts without righteousness is bound to be destructive. Since ancient times, all rulers with high ideals have pursued a wealthy state and a strong army. However, there is a more important principle than this, i.e., the principle of righteousness which is a supreme ethical pursuit of the Chinese nation that is above…
The term means achieving overall harmonious co-existence on the basis of respecting differences and diversity. Uniformity and harmony are two different attitudes to treating and accommodating social groups. Uniformity means obliterating differences in everything while harmony is to keep and respect the differences. Allowing different things to compl…