Author(s)

Zhang Jingyu ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Philosophy, Research Center for Value and Culture, Beijing Normal University, 100875, Beijing, China

Corresponding Author

Zhang Jingyu

ABSTRACT

This paper examines Confucianism's enduring relevance in addressing contemporary challenges across multiple dimensions. As the cornerstone of Chinese civilization, Confucian philosophy offers profound insights for personal moral cultivation through its emphasis on virtue over utility, counteracting modern materialism. Its loyalty-reciprocity principle fosters harmonious relationships and social trust, while the benevolent governance model aligns with people-centered development, advocating meritocratic rule. Ecologically, the heaven-human unity concept provides a framework for sustainable development, whereas the harmony in diversity and tianxia paradigms offer Chinese solutions for international relations, promoting civilizational dialogue over conflict. The study advocates for Confucianism's creative transformation guided by Marxist principles to advance social harmony, demonstrating how this ancient wisdom remains vital for modern governance, ecological balance, and global peace.

KEYWORDS

Confucianism; Contemporary Value; Harmonious Society; Benevolence

CITE THIS PAPER

Zhang Jingyu, Confucian Wisdom for Modern Challenges: Timeless Solutions for a Changing World. Philosophy Journal (2025) Vol. 4: 96-100. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/phij.2025.040114.

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