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Philosophical Thought and Educational Implication of the Ideas of Zhong (中) - Baohong Tian (田宝宏), 2022 (sagepub.com)
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Article first published online: March 21, 2022; Issue published: June 1, 2022
Received: June 09, 2020; Revisions received: September 07, 2021; Accepted: September 17, 2021
Author
Baohong Tian (田宝宏)
Shenzhen Longhua Second Experimental School
Highlights
· The ideas of Zhong (中) have profound cultural implications beyond the Chinese character of Zhong (中) in traditional Chinese culture. This study explores the philosophical significance of Zhong for education.
· This study is based on the textual research of the original meanings of Zhong, its wisdom, and explanations of Zhong philosophies in Chinese rites and music culture as well as various schools of thought, including Yi-ology, Confucianism, and Daoism.
· Zhong has significant influence on the ancient Chinese concept of education, and its views on the field of education coincide with many contemporary educational views.
· Studying the educational and philosophical significance of Zhong provides important guidance and reference for current basic education reforms.
Keywords
Chinese education wisdom, the ideas of Zhong, traditional Chinese culture