Abstract
This article explores the complementarity and modern value of the philosophical thinking of Confucius, Aristotle and Dewey in the field of moral education by comparing them. Confucius's philosophy centers on ren ( 仁 ), emphasizing the importance of social harmony through the cultivation of virtues and moral character. However, his theory lacks a systematic elaboration of rational thinking. Aristotle, on the other hand, uses practical wisdom as a bridge to combine rationality and ethics, proposing the mean (中庸之道) and eudaimon (善的友愛) to make up for Confucius's focus on individual rational decision-making. Dewey's pragmatic view of education further breaks through the traditional framework, advocating the cultivation of critical thinking through experiential learning and democratic participation, injecting a dynamic practical dimension into traditional moral education. The integration of the three schools of thought provides a multi-dimensional path for contemporary moral education: with Confucian ethics as the foundation, combined with Aristotle's rational analysis and Dewey's practical methods, an educational system that combines humanistic care, logical thinking and social adaptability can be constructed to meet the ethical challenges of the era of globalization.
Advisor
Thomson, Garrett
Department
Philosophy
Recommended Citation
Liu, Bing, "The Confucian Philosophy Influence On the Modern Society" (2025). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 11310.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/11310
Disciplines
Ethics and Political Philosophy
Keywords
Confucian Morden society
Publication Date
2025
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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