徽州名儒对孝的诠释及其意义

Interpretation of Filial Piety by Famous Scholars of Huizhou and Its Significance

徽州名儒深受儒家文化影响,在继承儒家"孝"思想的基础上,认为孝是百行确立的基础,是"忠"之本,是强国固本的基础,因而非常重视孝道。徽州名儒对践行孝道的方法也进行了总结,认为应将孝贯穿于先人生死两界,应用物质载体和形式承载孝道,长辈应对晚辈言传身教,晚辈对长辈应行孝尽孝。徽州名儒围绕孝所开展的活动,对徽州地区产生了积极影响:全社会表彰和宣传孝道,严惩不孝者,将孝体现于生活的方方面面,以各种形式的祭祀表达对祖先的孝思。徽州地区孝风盛行,"孝"维系了徽州人之间的良好关系,维护了徽州家庭和社会的稳定。

Deeply influenced by Confucianism,famous scholars of Huizhou inherited the Confucian idea of ＂filial piety＂. They attached great importance to the concept because they considered it the basis of other behavior,the source of loyalty and the foundation of national development and consolidation. Famous scholars of Huizhou summarized methods to realize filial piety towards their ancestors and elders,expressed in the practical forms. The elderly teaches the younger generation by personal example and verbal instruction; the younger generation fulfils their filial duty towards the elderly. Activities centering on＂filial piety＂had a positive impact in Huizhou Area. The whole society commended and promoted filial piety and punished severely those who failed to implement it. Filial piety permeated all aspects of their daily lives and respect for their ancestors is expressed in various kinds of sacrifice. Filial piety helps to maintain harmony,family and social stability in Huizhou Area.