My morning read has much to do with how we handle politics
The Master said, “Only (weí 唯) the humane (rén zhe 仁者) can love (hǎo 好) people, and despise (wù 惡) them” (Analects 4.3; ICS Lúny? 4.3/7/9).8
Abstract
Both Confucius and Xúnzǐ take for granted that contempt, in certain situations, is an appropriate and justified response for a person of virtuous character. But Xúnzǐ departs from his predecessor in his insistence on drawing clear boundaries around contempt so as to diminish its destructive and destabilizing potential. This article argues that Xúnzǐ's efforts to circumscribe contempt reflect a shift in the vision of the ritual community from one based on affective ties to one based on an impersonal, universalist state. It also traces the implications of this connection for how we might confront the problem of toxic contempt that has pervaded our political landscape today.
Confucianism matters, and it can be applied to many things! Enjoy this open-source; aside from scholarly debate, there are applications. Best, Ivana.
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