为学之道与向善之心:传统学习观的伦理意蕴

The Principle of Learning and Pursuit of Kindness:The Ethical Value of Traditional Concept of Learning

在古代思想家看来,"学问之道无他,求其放心而已",学习的目的在于明德致善,实现自我超越,找回被放逐了的善良之心。为实现这个目标,学者须通过志学,固其根本,求其心治,扩充善端,并由力行达致修身与事功的统一。在对学习价值的认识弱化的当下,传统为学之道对匡正学风,弘扬社会主流价值具有十分重要的借鉴意义。

According to ancient Chinese thinkers, ＂the principle of learning is nothing but pursuit of peace of mind＂. The purpose of study is to understand virtue, do goodness, realize self-improvement and pursue the kind heart which we have ever lost. In order to achieve the goal, people have to concentrate on studying to strengthen their good nature, pursue peace of mind, amplify their inborn ＇kindness and achieve the unification of self-cultivation and success of career. Traditional principle of learning is of great importance to correct the style of learning and promote the social mainstream value today when the value of learning is weakened.