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The "University" in Ceng Zi in the Spring and Autumn Period
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The way of university is to be moral, to be close to the people and to stop at perfection. Zhi Zhi then has a decision, then he can be quiet, then he can be quiet, then he can be safe, then he can think about it, and then he can get it. Things start and end, and things end. If you know the order, you will find a shortcut.
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The purpose of "university" is to carry forward noble virtues, care for people and reach the highest state of perfection. Only when you know that you want to achieve the state of "perfection" can you set goals. Only by setting a goal can we be quiet, stable and not chaotic. Only by being stable and not chaotic can we have thoughts and thoughts, and we can achieve "supreme goodness."
Everything has a root and an end, and everything has an end and a beginning. Knowing their order is not far from the purpose of the university.
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The influence of the work
As an article in The Book of Rites, Daxue has a direct inspiration to Confucianism. Especially after the rise of Neo-Confucianism in Song Dynasty, imperial examinations played a great role. After the Song Dynasty, almost every scholar was influenced by the university.
"University" emphasizes the improvement of learners' moral cultivation and the spirit of caring for and participating in society, which is of positive significance for forming a good social atmosphere and promoting social development.
Appreciation of original text
The main content of "University" is to systematically and structurally summarize and describe the primitive Confucianism represented by Confucius, so as to clarify the learning content, objectives and order of Confucianism and publicize Xiu De's Confucian learning of gentlemen and the rule of saints.