《中庸》“诚”伦理思想研究

Research on the Ethical Thought of “Sincerity” in the “Doctrine of the Mean”

摘要: “诚”起源于原始的宗教信仰，为“诚”与天道的相连提供了基础和前提。于天道层面，“诚”蕴含着宇宙论和本体论的价值理念；于人道层面，“诚”具有真善、中正仁义、慎于内礼于外的三方面内涵。“诚”可践行，圣人遵从本性以达大道；普通人通过学习和修身以致大道。实践“诚”要正心诚意、秉持仁孝、遵从礼仪，将“以诚为本”作为道德追求，以“诚”修身，修己安人。

Abstract: “Sincerity” is originated from primitive religious beliefs, providing the foundation and prerequisite for the connection between “sincerity” and the Way of Heaven. At the level of the Heavenly Way, “sincerity” embodies the value concepts of cosmology and ontology; On a humanitarian level, “sincerity” has three connotations: truth and goodness, righteousness and benevolence, and prudence in both internal and external etiquette. “Sincerity” can be practiced, and sages follow their nature to achieve the great path; Ordinary people achieve great success through learning and self-cultivation. Practicing “sincerity” requires being sincere, upholding benevolence and filial piety, following etiquette, and taking “sincerity as the foundation” as a moral pursuit, cultivating oneself with “sincerity”, and improving oneself and others.