Abstract

In the process of the development of more than five thousand years, the Chinese nation has created a glorious history of civilization, gradually forms the traditional values with The “Unity between Heaven and Man” as the core. It systematically expounds the relationship among “Heaven, Earth and Man”, establishing the ecological concept that “Heaven, Earth and Man” must be in harmonious coexistence, “Humanity” must abide by “Providence”, and Man must treat Nature with the heart of “benevolence”. It is a kind of brand-new universe view, world view, life view and moral values, and also a kind of lofty ideals pursued by the human society since ancient times. It has very important practical significance and enlightened function for the construction of contemporary ecological civilization, and the maintenance of human overall interests.

Highlights

  • In the process of the development of more than five thousand years, the Chinese nation has created a glorious history of civilization, gradually forms the idea of the “Unity between Heaven and Man” as the core of the traditional values

  • Confucius thinks that all things “to go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.”[5]. “What you do not want to do by yourself, do not do to others.”[5]. “If it is not a suitable season for logging and hunting, it is the lack of filial piety.”[13]. “Not killing in spring, it is to comply with the truth in life; not breaking the growing trees, it is already pushing transitive benevolence.”[14]. “Confucius goes angling, but does not use a net; he shoots, but not at birds perching.”[5]. “Let the states of equilibration and harmony exist in perfection, and a happy order will prevail throughout Heaven and Earth,and all things will be nourished and flourished.”[15]. Confucius thinks that there is the uniformity between personnel matters and Providence

  • The ecological civilization is another new selection of the form of civilization after the human society enters the agricultural civilization and industrial civilization

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INTRODUCTION

In the process of the development of more than five thousand years, the Chinese nation has created a glorious history of civilization, gradually forms the idea of the “Unity between Heaven and Man” as the core of the traditional values It has established the relationship among “Heaven, Earth and Man” to study the problems of the universe, society and life. The “Unity between Heaven and Man” uncovers the thought foundation of the immortal, brilliant Chinese civilization until today It emphasizes the comprehensive harmony and common coexistence between Man and Nature, Man and society, Man and Man, Man and himself. It has a profound historical influence and practical guiding significance to the people's daily behavior, the way of thinking, values concept, and moral consciousness. It provides a useful theoretical guidance and practical exploration for the construction of ecological civilization, sustainable economic development of the contemporary human society

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