Rethinking the Relationship Between Freedom and Benevolence in Liberal Confucianism
This paper probes into the intricate nexus between freedom and benevolence within Liberal Confucianism, a prominent intellectual current in the epoch of globalization. Through an exploration of how these two core values are construed and interlinked within the context of Liberal Confucianism, our ob...
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| description | This paper probes into the intricate nexus between freedom and benevolence within Liberal Confucianism, a prominent intellectual current in the epoch of globalization. Through an exploration of how these two core values are construed and interlinked within the context of Liberal Confucianism, our objective is to proffer a more profound comprehension of this philosophical-ethical system. We trace the historical evolution of these concepts in Confucian thought and analyze how Liberal Confucianism reinterprets them in response to modern challenges. Through a comparative analysis with Western liberalism and an examination of their practical implications in contemporary society, we demonstrate that the relationship between freedom and benevolence in Liberal Confucianism holds the potential to contribute to a more harmonious and just global community. Despite facing challenges in cross-cultural adaptation, this exploration of the two-value relationship can provide valuable insights for both academic research and real-world applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3a2367d47a214282bf3267421dea4a132025-08-20T02:21:53ZengMDPI AGReligions2077-14442025-05-0116668710.3390/rel16060687Rethinking the Relationship Between Freedom and Benevolence in Liberal ConfucianismPinghua Liu0School of General Education, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan 523083, ChinaThis paper probes into the intricate nexus between freedom and benevolence within Liberal Confucianism, a prominent intellectual current in the epoch of globalization. Through an exploration of how these two core values are construed and interlinked within the context of Liberal Confucianism, our objective is to proffer a more profound comprehension of this philosophical-ethical system. We trace the historical evolution of these concepts in Confucian thought and analyze how Liberal Confucianism reinterprets them in response to modern challenges. Through a comparative analysis with Western liberalism and an examination of their practical implications in contemporary society, we demonstrate that the relationship between freedom and benevolence in Liberal Confucianism holds the potential to contribute to a more harmonious and just global community. Despite facing challenges in cross-cultural adaptation, this exploration of the two-value relationship can provide valuable insights for both academic research and real-world applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/6/687Liberal ConfucianismfreedombenevolenceConfucian valuesWestern liberalism |
| spellingShingle | Pinghua Liu Rethinking the Relationship Between Freedom and Benevolence in Liberal Confucianism Religions Liberal Confucianism freedom benevolence Confucian values Western liberalism |
| title | Rethinking the Relationship Between Freedom and Benevolence in Liberal Confucianism |
| title_full | Rethinking the Relationship Between Freedom and Benevolence in Liberal Confucianism |
| title_fullStr | Rethinking the Relationship Between Freedom and Benevolence in Liberal Confucianism |
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| title_short | Rethinking the Relationship Between Freedom and Benevolence in Liberal Confucianism |
| title_sort | rethinking the relationship between freedom and benevolence in liberal confucianism |
| topic | Liberal Confucianism freedom benevolence Confucian values Western liberalism |
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