“三礼”中的“具身德育”探微

Abstract

The “Three Rites” from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period to the early Western Han Dynasty contain Confucian ethics and social and political thoughts, which can provide nourishment for the study of “embodied moral education”. There are three main manifestations. Firstly, everyone should pay attention to the cultivation of inner morality, even if they live alone, they should be self-disciplined and cautious. Secondly, ,as disciples, they should pay attention to the details of their words and actions when dealing with their teachers and masters, and be sincere and humble in situations such as seeking advice, traveling together, and sweeping. Thirdly, as officials, they should educate the people according to local conditions and the times, “Practice the six rites, clarify the seven teachings, and Doing eight things”, pay attention to the regulation of the people’s bodies by etiquette, and promote the integrity and simplicity of the people and the peace and harmony of the society. The “Three Rites” fully considered the fact that “the body shapes morality”, and the concept of moral education in them has gone through thousands of years. Today, we abandon formality and inherit Zhongzheng, witnessing the wisdom of the sages to enlighten the present and guide the future.