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In ancient China, before the Qin Dynasty, Confucian scholars thought about their natural environment with an overarching concept of Heaven and Earth encompassing various divine, cosmic, human, and ecological elements.
- Qiyong Guo, Tao Cui
- 2015
1 This eco-perspective is not only embodied in the Confucian classics such as the Book of Changes and the Book of Rites , but also expanded in the teachings of early Confucian masters, Confucius (Kongzi, 551-479 BCE), Mengzi (3857-312?
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Dec 18, 2014 · The Book of Rites（禮記), one of the classic Chinese texts venerated by Confucian scholars, instructs “don’t leave vast resources untapped.” Confucians argued that states should provide for the...
Mar 2, 2021 · The rich ecological awareness contained in this broad and profound thought can be called traditional Confucian ecological awareness, which has contributed significantly to the continuation of Chinese civilization over thousands of years.
- Shucong Zhao
- 2021
Jul 19, 2023 · Rites and laws play an important role in Confucian eco-ethics and provide the institutional framework and normative guidelines for achieving ecological conservation and sustainable development. By following the guidelines of rituals, people can establish good relationships with nature and achieve a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
This paper delves into the particular discourse of the Book of Rites on the relationship between tian di 天地 (“Heaven and Earth”) and humans and argues that this
Apr 29, 2023 · The Book of Rites is an important classic in the history of Chinese ethical thought, especially the two chapters of the Great Learning and Doctrine of the Mean, which have had a great influence on future generations.
