Li Ren (Living in Benevolence)
This chapter centers on the core Confucian virtue of benevolence (ren) and how to dwell in it.
Table of contents
The Moral Ecology of Dwelling: On Virtue and Environmental Influence in Confucian Thought
Virtue as the Anchor: Constancy in Poverty and Prosperity in Confucian Thought
The Virtuous Judge: How Benevolence Enables Discernment of Good and Evil
The Will to Benevolence: A Foundation for Moral Conduct
Integrity and Humaneness: The Unwavering Moral Compass in Confucian Philosophy
The Power of Daily Effort in Cultivating Virtue
Observing Errors to Discern Virtue: A Confucian Approach to Character Evaluation
The Dawn of Truth: A Life Fulfilled in a Day
The Scholar's Integrity: Prioritizing the Way over Material Comfort
The Righteous Standard: The Noble Person’s Unbounded Yet Principled Conduct
The Inner Compass: Virtue vs. Self-Interest in Confucian Moral Psychology
The Primacy of Righteousness over Profit: A Confucian Lesson on Avoiding Resentment
Ritual Propriety and Humility as the Foundation of Governance: A Confucian Reflection on Leadership
On the Foundation of Worth: Virtue and Capability as the True Seat of Honor
The Unifying Principle of Loyalty and Empathy: A Confucian Ethic for Harmonious Relations
Righteousness and Profit: The Confucian Distinction between the Noble and the Petty
Self-Reflection and Moral Cultivation: The Confucian Path of Learning from Virtue and Vice
Filial Remonstrance and the Art of Gentle Persuasion
Filial Piety and the Boundries of Travel: A Confucian Perspective on Duty and Distance
The Virtue of Continuity: Filial Piety and the Preservation of Parental Ways
The Dual Emotions of Filial Piety: Joy and Reverence in Confucian Thought
The Prudence of Speech and the Integrity of Keeping Promises
The Virtue of Self-Restraint: A Confucian Path to Fewer Errors
The Sage's Balance: Deliberate Speech and Diligent Action in Confucian Self-Cultivation
The Magnetism of Virtue: Solitude Transcended by Moral Kinship
The Golden Mean in Human Relations: Maintaining Harmonious Distance
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