论孔子之“武”

On Confucius’ military ability

孔子往往被后人尊称为“孔圣人”“至圣”“至圣先师”“大成至圣文宣王先师”,这些都是人们从“文”的方面对其所取得的成就进行的评价。然而,孔子不仅能“文”而且能“武”,这种“武”主要表现在其强壮的身体素质、善射御的军事技能,大智大勇的军事实践能力以及反战、礼战、慎战的军事思想等四个方面。研究孔子之“武”,对于全面认识、理解孔子及其提倡的“仁”的思想具有重要的意义。

Abstracts: Confucius is often called “Sage Kong”,”the Greatest Sage“ and ”the Greatest Sage and Teacher”,“the greatest teacher of Emperor Wenxuan”, which shows people's evaluation of his achievements from his literary ability. However Confucius was not only versed in literature but also in military affairs. Confucius' military ability mainly included four aspects:his good physical fitness, proficient military skills in archery and driving, military practical ability with great wisdom and courage and military thoughts on anti-war and being polite and cautious in war. The study on Confucius' military ability has great significance for comprehensive understanding of Confucius and his thought of “benevolence”.