“克己复礼为仁”——试论孔子对“三代”历史的精神自觉

"To Subdue Oneself and Return to the Proprieties is Perfect Virtue"——Confucius' reflections on history of the "three dynasties"

"仁"作为孔子的核心思想,体现了他的政治主张和所追求的文化理想,也是孔子对"三代"的一种历史的反思。这当中既承载着孔子对孜孜以求的"黄金时代"的理想诉求,也体现着儒家创始人对"三代"精神的历史的自觉。特别在对"三代"的反思、回归和超越中,体现了孔子深刻的历史感和儒家入世的厚重责任感。

Virtue is the kernel of Confucius＇ Philosophy that embodied his political opinion, cultural ideals he pursued and also the historical consideration of that ＂three dynasties＂. These ideals strongly accumulate his cherished ideals of ＂Golden Epoch＂, and also indicate Confucianism founder＇ s historical consciousness towards the ＂three dynasties＂ spirit. Especially, it profoundly indicated Confucius＇s historical sense and Confucian＇s massive responsibility by reflecting, regressing and transcending the ＂three dynasties＂.