孟子“性善论”对青少年德育的现代借鉴

Mencius's Theory of the "Inherent Goodness of Human Nature": Its Practical Significance to Today's Moral Education of Teenagers

孟子性善论是以仁、义、礼、智为核心思想的人性论,在道德文明方面有许多精辟的论断。在改革开放的历史条件下,通过解读孟子性善论,从中揭示出对青少年德育教育的价值,引导当代青少年从性善论中吸取合理成分,规范自己的言行,树立集体主义和爱国主义思想,塑造高尚人格,重视民族大义,形成良好的人际关系,培养高度的社会责任感。

Mencius' s theory of the 'inherent goodness of human nature ' reflects some common moral standards and concepts in social life. It is of great practical significance in carrying out the moral education of teenagers at the present day. We should draw on its useful viewpoints to intensify ethical improvement among teenagers in the period of transition .