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1249:... also names Zisi as the author of the Doctrine of the Mean. Based on the Shiji and the Sui Shu, we can see that the Doctrine of the Mean has traditionally been attributed to Zisi. And while that traditional ascription was not challenged for centuries, some questions raised during that time as to the original organization... Wang Bo (1197—1274)... never went so far as to doubt that any of the 31 sections were not written by Zisi. That was left to the Qing dynasty scholar Cui Shu (1740—1816)... Some modern scholars have tried to combine the insights of Wang and Cui by suggesting multiple authorship of the Doctrine of the Mean. Specifically, it has been suggested that either the entire first half or the second through to the nineteenth sections thereof were penned by Zisi, with the remaining sections being added later by students of either Mencius or Zisi. Other evidence has been put forth to support the view that the Doctrine of the Mean is made up of materials written by Zisi and other unknown author or authors during the transition from the Qin dynasty to the Han dynasty..." 1045: 752: 489: 60: 692:'s translation of the text, the goal of the mean is to maintain balance and harmony from directing the mind to a state of constant equilibrium. The person who follows the mean is on a path of duty and must never leave it. A superior person is cautious, a gentle teacher and shows no contempt for their inferiors. The person always does what is natural according to their status in the world. Even common people can carry the mean into their practices, as long as they do not exceed their natural order. 665:(Kong Ji / Tzu Ssu / Zi Si / 子思), a grandson of Confucius and disciple of Zeng Shen; however, this was first questioned by Qing dynasty scholar Cui Shu (1740—1816). According to some modern scholars parts of it may have been written or edited by Confucians during the transition from the Qin to Han dynasties. However, it is widely agreed that the book presents the ethical core of Confucian teachings. Others seem to attribute it to Confucius himself. 857: 804:, who can give its full development to his nature. Able to give its full development to his own nature, he can do the same to the nature of other men. Able to give its full development to the nature of other men, he can give their full development to the natures of animals and things. Able to give their full development to the natures of creatures and things, he can assist the transforming and nourishing powers of Heaven and 1862: 983:, Lu Xun said that Chinese likes the reconcilable and the compromised. "For example, people will not allow you to add a window to a dark room, but when you threaten to uncover the roof, they would compromise to the idea of adding a window. Without a radical proposal pushing them, Chinese won't permit even the mildest reform." 843:
has become a useful source for New Confucians due to the similarities in the terminology and expression used by them and found within the text. This is further reinforced by the support from ancient sages and worthies who prefer education systems more closely linked to traditional Confucian thought.
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In this chapter, Confucius explained this guideline with four examples: "to serve my father, as I would require my son to serve me", " to serve my prince as I would require my minister to serve me", "to serve my elder brother as I would require my younger brother to serve me", "to set the example in
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The Doctrine of the Mean (Zhongyong, 中庸) was originally a chapter in The Classic of Rites. The authorship of The Doctrine of the Mean is controversial. It is said to be written by Tzu Ssu (Zi Si, 子思) a disciple of Zeng Shen, but it is also maintained that it was written by Confucians during the Han
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does not wait till he sees things to be cautious, nor till he hears things to be apprehensive. There is nothing more visible than what is secret, and nothing more manifest than what is minute. Therefore the superior person is watchful over himself, when he is alone."
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Although there is no consensus as to whether Zhong Yong was written solely by Zisi or was edited by multiple figures as time passed, it is widely agreed that the book presents the ethical core of Confucian teachings (Sim
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suggests" and that "this thought is indeed a great discovery of Confucius a great achievement, an important category of philosophy, and it deserves a good explanation."
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This guideline requires self-education, self-questioning and self-discipline during the process of self-cultivation. This principle was exposited in the first chapter of
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proposed three guidelines—Self-watchfulness, Leniency and Sincerity—for how to pursue the Doctrine of the Mean, and one who follows these guidelines can be called a
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was integrated into the education system statewide. Also, one of the prerequisites for employment in the imperial government was the study and understanding of
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represents moderation, rectitude, objectivity, sincerity, honesty and propriety. The guiding principle is that one should never act in excess.
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The Master said, The virtue embodied in the doctrine of the Mean is of the highest order. But it has long been rare among people
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This guideline requires understanding, concern and tolerance towards one another. Leniency was exposited in the 13th chapter:
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is a text rich with symbolism and guidance to perfecting oneself. The mean is also described as the "unswerving pivot" or
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Sincerity contributes to a close connection between Heaven and human. This guideline was exposited in the 23rd chapter:
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praised the doctrine as the book that introduced him to learning and as an essence of ancient Chinese learned thought.
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This article is about the Confucian Doctrine of the Mean. For the Aristotelian Doctrine of the Mean, see
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is controversial. Traditionally, authorship of the treatise (which was actually a chapter from
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revisited the Classics, because of its strong foundation in the educational system. Using the
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embodies the course of the Mean; the average person acts contrary to the course of the Mean."
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The Perfect Word/Sincerity – Ethics (The Great Digest and Unwobbling Pivot, 1951).
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wrote the essay "The mean, nature and self-realization. European translations of the
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failed to realize that something deserves absolute negation, and in compromise,
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Nicomachean Ethics Book II: That virtues of character can be described as means
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as it stops qualitative change by emphasizing balance and harmony, maintaining
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feature the text "Bao xun" (保訓) which shares the topos of centrality with the
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The phrase "doctrine of the mean" occurs in Book VI, verse 29 of the
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The mean, nature and self-realization. European translations of the
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For the diverse opinions regarding the date and authorship of the
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in modern China, believing it prevented reform from happening.
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behaving to a friend, as I would require him to behave to me."
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The Doctrine of the Mean By Confucius Written ca. 500 B.C.E
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never expands on what this term means, but Zisi's text,
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Index

Doctrine of the Golden Mean
Zhongyong of Wu
Nicomachean Ethics

seal script
Chinese
中庸
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin
Bopomofo
Wade–Giles
IPA

Wu
Romanization
Yue: Cantonese
Yale Romanization
Jyutping
IPA

Southern Min
Hokkien
POJ
Tâi-lô
Middle Chinese
Middle Chinese
Old Chinese
Baxter–Sagart (2014)
Vietnamese alphabet
Chữ Hán

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