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Mou Zhongjian is a senior professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Philosophy and Religion, Minzu University of China. He is the Vice President of the International Confucian Association and the founding scholar of "Ethnoreligious Studies" in China. His research primarily explores the history of Chinese philosophy and religious studies.

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This book examines how traditional Chinese values have been adapted and integrated into modern Chinese society.

It delves into Confucianism and Chinese culture, inspecting their underlying tenets and their use in today's world. The first part discusses the essence of Confucian thought and the roles of Confucius and Mencius as central figures. It emphasizes core values such as benevolence, harmony, integrity, and fortitude. The text also details the evolution of Confucianism and the challenges it faces today, offering strategies for its preservation and development. The second part illustrates how Confucian principles can address modern societal issues. This section discusses cultivating the Junzi character, the complementary nature of Confucianism and Daoism in enriching human life, and the role of moral education in shaping individuals with strong ethics. Additionally, it examines the relevance of Confucianism in fostering social harmony and guiding international relations. By bridging historical insights with contemporary relevance, this book demonstrates the enduring vitality of Confucian wisdom in shaping a just and harmonious world.

This book will appeal to scholars and students of Chinese philosophy and Confucianism, as well as those interested in Chinese culture.

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Part 1 The Core Values of Chinese Culture 1. Confucius: The Spiritual Mentor of the Chinese Nation 2. Mencius: The Second Greatest Sage and Champion of the Orthodox Tradition 3. Benevolence, Empathy, Communication, Harmony, Integrity, and Fortitude: The Core Values of Chinese Civilization 4. The Doctrine of New Benevolence: A Contemporary Theoretical Development of Confucianism 5. Confucian Culture and the Core Values of Chinese Socialism 6. Confucianism and the Characteristics of Chinese Religions 7. A Comparative Study of the Main Characteristics of Chinese and Western Cultures 8. Challenges to Confucianism in the Modern Era and Its Path of Revival 9. Three Approaches to Inheriting and Innovating Confucianism Part 2 Chinese Cultural Wisdom for Addressing Challenges 10. Redefining Junzi Character and Cultivating Moral Elites 11. The Complementarity of Confucianism and Daoism in Enriching Human Life 12. Social Moral Education as the Optimal Role for Confucianism 13. Confucianism and Social Harmony 14. Confucian Wisdom of Coordination for Establishing New International Relations