中国的价值观

Preface
Chapter Ⅰ Introducing Traditional Chinese Values
1.1 Pursuing the Intrinsic Meaning of Life
1.1.1 The oneness of nature and man
1.1.2 Internal transcendence
1.1.3 Self-cultivation
1.2 Concentrating on Intergroup Relationship and Righteousness-Gain Thought
1.2.1 Benevolence, loyalty, filial piety and moral ethics
1.2.2 Harmony in diversity, and differentiation for the sake of unity
1.2.3 The concepts of Yi-Li (righteousness-gain), and Gong-Si (public-private), Qun-Ji (group-individual)
1.3 Nursing a sense of boundless love
1.3.1 Valuing peace while avoiding conflicts
1.3.2 Universal love and rejecting aggression
1.3.3 Friendly exchanges among nations
1.3.4 Enriching the country and strengthening the army
1.3.5 Treating people as the foundation of the state
1.3.6 Achieving the great harmony in society
1.4 Complying with Natural Laws and Heavenly Moral Ethics
1.4.1 The Dao follows nature and moral ethics channels all things
1.4.2 Nature has its own laws, and humans will be elevated after they comprehend the laws of life and cultivation
1.4.3 Everything exists for a reason and harmony and moderation are favored
1.4.4 Everything is in an endless lifecycle and all things need to be thoroughly comprehended and properly handled
Chapter Ⅱ Inheritance and Transition: the Formation of China’s Values in Modern Times
2.1 Values Embodied in the Efforts to “Save the Nation from Perishing”
2.1.1 Learning from foreign powers in order to empower national defense
2.1.2 Unity as foundation, reform as tools
2.1.3 Human rights, civil rights and national sovereignty
2.1.4 Remolding “national character” in the “new culture movement”
2.2 The Shift of Values During the Period of Democratic Revolution
2.2.1 The emergence of socialism
2.2.2 The early “chinese characteristic” interpretation of socialist values
2.2.3 The chinese comprehension of the evolution of socialist civilization
2.2.4 Testing marxism in China
2.3 Remolding China’s national character in modern and contemporary times
2.3.1 Awakening of national consciousness
2.3.2 The sublimation of patriotism
2.3.3 The promotion of national ethos by the CPC
2.4 The Manifestation of Socialist Spirits in Contemporary China
2.4.1 Independence and self-reliance
2.4.2 Serving people with heart and soul
2.4.3 Striving for national rejuvenation
2.4.4 Establishing a shared understanding with core socialist values
Chapter Ⅲ The Values of National Development in Contemporary China
3.1 Prosperity
3.1.1 National prosperity: a dream pursued for over a century
3.1.2 New China’s efforts to enrich the country
3.1.3 Building a strong modem country of common prosperity
3.2 Democracy
3.2.1 Democracy: the choice of people and history
3.2.2 Extensive and genuine democracy