The pre-Qin Confucian concept of righteousness and profit

Da Deng, College of Teachers, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China.

Chunshan Deng, College of Teachers, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China.

The article, The integration of the pre-Qin Confucian concept of righteousness and profit into primary education theory, published in the journal Trans/form/ação (2024, vol. 47, no. 6), delves into the essence of righteousness and profit, exploring how these concepts can be integrated into primary education to foster comprehensive, healthy, and free development among students. Evolution in the understanding of righteousness and profit from opposing concepts to mutually influencing entities is highlighted.

Strategies for adapting the content of these concepts to current conditions and diversifying instructional formats are discussed, emphasizing a people-oriented primary education approach. When connecting the pre-Qin Confucian perspective on righteousness and profit with teaching strategies, students can cultivate a balanced understanding of these values, paving the way for their holistic growth and societal contributions. This insightful study provides a roadmap for instilling the correct moral values in primary school students, essential for their personal development and future impact on society.

Primary school students hold the key to the nation’s future and are vital human resources for sustainable national development. By integrating the Confucian concept of “righteousness and profit” into moral education, explored the essence of these concepts and developing strategies for implementation within primary education.

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Notably, the Confucian ideals of righteousness and profit, once perceived as opposing forces, evolved into complementary and mutually supportive concepts. Teaching strategies to integrate these concepts recommend adapting content to current conditions and diversifying instructional formats.

By employing a people-oriented primary education approach combined with the pre-Qin Confucian perspective on righteousness and profit, students can be guided towards a balanced and healthy understanding of these values, ensuring their holistic and unrestricted development. Providing a roadmap for instilling the correct values of righteousness and profit in young minds, vital for their comprehensive growth and societal contribution.

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DENG, D. and DENG, C. The integration of the pre-Qin Confucian concept of righteousness and profit into primary education theory. Trans/Form/Ação [online]. 2024, vol. 47, no. 6, e02400314 [viewed 16 April 2025]. https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-3173.2024.v47.n6.e02400314. Available from: https://www.scielo.br/j/trans/a/5b6CMhgKcTrbTH6bWbkmdPL/

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