孔子的中庸之道及其当代价值研究

The Research on the Golden Mean by Confucius and Its Contemporary Value

从词义演变的角度分别探讨“中”与“庸”词义演变过程,并在此基础上阐释“中庸”的内涵;并结合《尚书》《周易》等古文献资料来考证孔子“中庸之道”渊源,澄清了长期以来对“中庸”的一些误解。运用以经证经的方法,以《论语》中的某些章句为例来阐释“中庸之道”,为正确理解中庸之道的内涵提供了具体的范例。探讨“中庸之道”的原则,为正确运用“中庸之道”提供了依据。中庸之道无论是作为儒家的最高道德还是一种方法论,在当代皆具有普遍的指导意义和宝贵的价值。

From the evolution perspective of words meaning,this paper discusses the meaning evolution of"zhong"and"yong",and based on it further explains the connotation of"zhongyong"and proves the development of"the Golden Mean"combination with some ancient documents such as shang shu(Book of History)and zhou yi(Book of Changes).So it clarifies some long-held misconceptions about"the Golden Mean".This paper takes some chapters and sentences in the Analects of Confucius as examples to explain"the Golden Mean",which provides a concrete example for understanding the connotation"the Golden Mean".Discussing the principle of"the Golden Mean"provides a basis for application of"the Golden Mean"correctly.These are the innovations of this paper.