What are the basic characteristics of the golden mean?

The doctrine of the mean was initiated by Confucius and inherited and enriched by Confucian thinkers in previous dynasties. Its basic feature is the unity of moral standards, methodology and world outlook, and its ultimate goal is honesty. This theory is the core of Confucian doctrine of the mean, which has prominent implications and strong universal values in China traditional culture. In the real society, the doctrine of the mean is still politics.

It was founded by Confucius, a thinker in the late Spring and Autumn Period. Confucianism founded by Confucius has formed a complete ideological system on the basis of summarizing, generalizing and inheriting the traditional culture of respecting relatives in Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties.

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Characteristics of Confucianism

1, Confucius is a teacher and an ideological leader.

2. Take Zhouyi, Shangshu, Shijing, Book of Rites, Chunqiu and other books as classics.

3. Formed a tension structure of benevolence, righteousness, propriety and wisdom in thought.

4, from the inner sage to the outer king, through the inner body and mind to achieve the learning of the outer king.

5. Paying special attention to the ethical relationship between people and applying it to political practice has become a guiding principle.