New Understanding on Thoughts and Value of the Works of Mencius

In the contemporary time,the ideas of benevolence,righteousness,etiquette,wisdom,faith and disgrace mentioned in the Works of Mencius,a cultural carrier of Confucianism,have been further explained,which not only arouses new understanding and advocating of social politics,economy,ethics and morals,but also enriches the system of Confucianism and reflects the important role of the book in the history of Chinese thought.For thousand years,the values and meanings of the Works of Mencius,as one important part of Confucianism,are always culturally regarded as one of mainstream discourses in China,expressing their strong vitality,giving guidance to the construction of feudal society and pushing forward the development of the Chinese nation.The valuable and meaningful thoughts of the Works of Mencius will gain new energy and vitality if positive attitude and attention are given to the quintessence of the book,which will actively push forward the construction of the spiritual home shared by the whole Chinese nation and be beneficial to the human being in the world.