The Bridge Between Morality and Education: An Overview of Ancient Chinese Family Virtue Thought

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhve.202416341

Author(s)

Xiaohui Xie

Affiliation(s)

Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong, Sichuan, China

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the significant role of ancient Chinese family virtue thought in moral education. Through a systematic analysis of the connotation and characteristics of family virtue, its historical evolution, and the reasons for its inception, the paper reveals the crucial role of family virtue in shaping individual character, maintaining family harmony, and preserving cultural heritage. As a core part of traditional Chinese culture, family virtue has exhibited unique forms and content in different historical periods and continues to exert a significant influence in modern society. Studying family virtue thought is beneficial for a deeper understanding of the traditional Chinese moral education system, and it holds important practical significance for modern family education and social moral construction.

Keywords

Morality; Education; Ancient China; Family Virtue

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