孔子“义利”观的现代启示

如何将对利的追求控制在合理的限度内,是当代人迫切需要探讨的生命攸关的大问题。要解决这个问题,可以从孔子“义利”观中得到重要的启示:首先,孔子关于要“以义取利”而不要“违义争利”的教诲,有助于现代人确立合理的取利意识;其次,孔子所提出的“见利思义”这一控制强烈求利欲望的原则,有助于现代人克服唯利是图的心理。

What we learn from Confucianism on the balance of justice and benefit

We are living in the times of profits,and it is significant to evaluate our conduct in our pursuit of benefits.Facing this issue,we may learn more from Confucianism.First,Confucius told us never to seek benefits in violation of justice,and that may help us to form a reasonable mind;second,Confucius insisted that we put justice before the face of benefits,which may confine our unreasonable desire.