和为贵新解

孔子于六合之外存而不论 ,关心的乃是世道人心。其政治伦理学说有着完整的体系。即以个人修养节制个人行为 ,调整社会关系 ,进而达到太平的理想社会。孔子的理想社会是以“和”为特质的。“和”在孔子的政治伦理学说中占有终极的位置。可以说 ,孔子的政治伦理学说起于“仁”而终于“和”。“和”的概念兼有目的论、价值论与方法论的意义。但是值得注意的是 ,孔子学说中的各个概念之间存在着不同程度的交叉。对孔子之志加以义理分析 ,有助于阐明“和”在《论语》体系中的地位

A new explanation of harmony is precious''''

Confucius concerned himself about neither theology nor metaphysics but moral and political conduct. The core of his theory holds that a perfect society can be achieved only through self-controlled personal behavior and adjusting social relationship. His ideal society is characterized by 'harmony', which occupies an ultimate position in his theory of moral and political conduct. It is safe to say that Confucius' theory begins with 'ren' (or 'love'), and ends with 'harmony'. 'Harmony' covers the meaning of teleology, axiology and methodology. However, these concepts are overlapping to some extent. This article intends to evaluate the position of 'harmony' in the Analects of Confucius by analyzing Confucian thoughts.