Confucian Ethics and the Construction of the Moral System of Contemporary China

As the mainstream of traditional Chinese ethics, Confucian ethics has exerted great influence on the ideology and conduct of Chinese people. In particular, it has had deep impact on the moral life of Chinese people. When we construct socialist ethics, we can learn a lot from Confucian ethics. The proper attitude towards Confucian ethics is that we should treat it dialectically, which is very important for moral construction today.