The content of traditional ethics

1, benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and faithfulness, which were put forward by Mencius and summarized by Dong Zhongshu in Han Dynasty. It refers to the five basic qualities and virtues that "man" should possess as an independent individual in society for his own development and social progress. Benevolence is a kind heart; Righteousness means doing things appropriately and reasonably; Ceremony is the normal norm of interpersonal relationship, such as etiquette, etiquette system and etiquette; Wisdom is to distinguish right from wrong; Faith is repetitive, honest and not fraudulent;

2. Another way of saying it refers to the "five permanent members", namely "loyalty, filial piety, kindness and forbearance", which represents the five basic ethical requirements of ancient feudal society, namely, loyalty to the king, filial piety to parents, love for brothers, tolerance for spouses and friendship.