The Modern Examination of Confucian Filial Ethics

摘要

Filial ethics is an important part of the Confucian culture. As the corner-stone of the feudal ethics and morals, even with a strong color of feudalism, filial ethics is useful for the standardization of words and deeds in the modern world. Coming into the new era, we should take a dialectical and critical view of the Confucian filial ethics and inherit its positive elements. It will be of great significance in improving individuals’ moral cultivation, strengthening the ethical ties of both the family and society, and spreading the Chinese traditional virtues.