The purpose of the university is to carry forward the aboveboard moral character, make people innovate and reach the most perfect state.
First, "university"
This book is concise and profound, which mainly summarizes the pre-Qin Confucian moral cultivation theory, as well as the basic principles and methods of moral cultivation, and also systematically discusses the Confucian political philosophy, which is instructive for people to be a man, do things and make a career.
Second, an overview of ancient books
University was originally Article 42 of the Book of Rites. In the Song Dynasty, Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi brothers took them out of the Book of Rites and compiled chapters and sentences. Zhu called Daxue, The Doctrine of the Mean, The Analects of Confucius and Mencius as four books, and Daxue became a Confucian classic. As for the author of Da Xue, Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi thought it was "Kong's last words".
Third, the connotation application
The language of The University is simple, profound and far-reaching. Over the past two thousand years, countless people with lofty ideals have entered the room to see Confucianism. From the pragmatic point of view, this article has profound enlightenment significance for modern people to be a man, do things and establish a career.
Fourth, about "universities"
1. Three programs: the way of university, be well-known, be close to the people and stop at perfection.
2. Six elements: stop, settle, be quiet, be safe, worry and gain.
3. Eight items: style, ambition, success, integrity, beauty, spirit, ambition and equality.