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Does American imperialism never believe in moral education? What if the United States also promotes Confucianism?

I think the implementation of Confucian education in the United States will be a great progress in the history of human civilization. Although the process may be full of difficulties and collisions, the result may be the exchange and dialogue of civilizations and the further development of Chinese and Western civilizations. However, it cannot be said that the United States does not believe in moral education, and their moral thoughts may be different from those of China.

To sum up the content of Confucianism in one sentence, we can say benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and faith. In fact, it is difficult to shake the mainstream position of Confucianism in different periods, but the specific content of Confucianism in one period is generally different from that in another. In the pre-Qin period, Confucianism was the mainstream; The thought of three cardinal guides and five permanents and the thought of heaven-man induction prevailed in Han Dynasty. Neo-Confucianism was deeply rooted in the Song Dynasty. Confucianism in Qing Dynasty is a model close to modern struggle and democratic thought. But if we want to spread Confucian knowledge in the United States, we must spread Confucianism in the pre-Qin period. Because Confucianism in the pre-Qin period was relatively simple, beautifying it met the requirements of modern society.

Considering the differences between Chinese and western civilizations, the implementation of Confucianism in the United States will first have an impact and may even cause resistance from the American people. American culture emphasizes the individual, while Confucianism pays more attention to the collective strength. Letting the American people put the interests of others above their own may make them feel that their own interests have been violated. Then they won't really accept our culture. China's traditional virtues? Filial piety may not be so feasible in America. We all know the fact that old people in China will help their children take care of their grandchildren after they get married, but this is impossible in the United States.

It takes a long time for cultures to blend and collide, and the * * * between them will accelerate the blending of cultures. The contribution of the older generation of China family to the younger generation is the support for many people to thrive. If Confucianism is added to moral education in the United States, they will surely find it truly beautiful and American society may develop better after a buffer collision period.