孟子性善论新解——“义”与“性”

Recent understanding of Mencius’theory of original goodness of human nature——"Righteousness"and"nature"

通常人们认为孟子性善论的提出主要基于"心善是性善的根据",把"心"作为性善论的基础和出发点。实际上,我们也可从另一视角——"义"来探讨孟子的性善论。"义"是人们在现实生活中的道德行为和修养,是对"仁"的精神价值的外在表达的规定性。"人之正路"就是要求人们要心存仁德,行由义路。"义"是开启孟子性善论的一把钥匙。

People usually consider Mencius＇ theory of original goodness of human nature to have been based on ＂kind heart is the basis of goodness of human nature＂ and regarded ＂heart＂ as the basis and starting point of the theory. In reality,we can study it from another angle of vision. ＂Righteousness＂ is people＇ s moral behavior and self - cultivation in actual life and shows the specified nature of the outer expression of the spiritual value of ＂benevolence＂. ＂Following a correct path＂ tells people to be benevolent and righteous. ＂Righteousness＂is the key to understanding Mencius＇ theory of original goodness of human nature.