从《论语》看孔子“道”的多重内涵

The Multiple Connotations of Confucius "Tao" from the Analects of Confucius

孔子之“道”有万千,在言道的过程中,却存在着前后抵牾之处。但这并不说明孔子之道是乌托邦式的幻想,缺乏可行性。《论语》之所以存在言道的矛盾,在于孔子“道”的多重内涵。孔子之“道”由三部分组成——小人之道、君子之道、圣人之道,他们的标准和要求都各有不同。此三道是孔子改变春秋乱象的途径,探求孔子的“道”,亦是挖掘孔子的内心世界。

Confucius's"Tao"is numerous,and it seems that there are contradictions in the process of speaking and preaching.However,it does not mean that Confucius's way is a utopian fantasy,which is lack of feasibility.The reason why"Tao"is riddled with internal inconsistencies in Analects is that Confucius'Tao has multiple connotations.The"Tao"of Confucius consists of three parts-the Tao of an ordinary people,the Tao of a gentleman and the Tao of a saint,which have different standards and requirements.These three roads are the ways for Confucius to change the chaos of the spring and autumn period.Exploring Confucius's"Tao"is al-so tapping Confucius'inner world.