孔子礼学思想及当代价值

Courtesy thought of Confucius and its contemporary value

在《论语》的思想体系中,"礼"占有极其重要的地位。孔子的礼学思想其内容丰富而深邃,从孔子及弟子的言行实践,可认知礼是修身之道,相处之道,为政之要,礼是与人的自然情感和道德自觉密切相关的,是人性本来具有的,其实质是仁心和敬让。从当今社会道德伦理需要出发,礼的当代价值体现为它是行为的准则、文明的基础、道德评价的依据。礼仪在当今社会是不可或缺的。

In the ideological system of Analects of Confucius, courtesy, an important aspect of Confucianism, has its prestigious academic standing. The words and deeds of Confucius and his students demonstrate that courtesy is the way to cultivate one＇s moral character and get along well with others. Courtesy, which directly relates to natural human feeling and moral conscious, is in essence benevolence and respect. From the aspect of the moral needs, courtesy is the indispensible part in the modern society, with the outward appearance of courtesy being etiquette, and etiquette being the standard behaviour, the basis of civilization and the foundation of moral judgement.