The Shaping of Traditional Chinese Medicine Ethics from the Perspective of Neo-Confucianism in Song and Ming Dynasties
10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2024.05.014
- VernacularTitle:宋明理学视野下传统中医医德的塑造
- Author:
Fazheng ZHAO
1
;
Yiqi ZHENG
;
Xin TONG
Author Information
1. 浙江中医药大学浙江中医药文化研究院(浙江省哲学社会科学重点培育研究基地) 杭州 310053
- Keywords:
Song and Ming Neo-Confucianism;
tradition;
Chinese medicine;
medical ethics;
benevolence;
filial piety
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2024;48(5):597-600
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To provide reference and beneficial assistance for the construction of contemporary medical ethics through studying the inherent requirements of Neo Confucianism in the Song and Ming dynasties,revealing its shaping role in the internal drive of medical ethics,the path of medical ethics cultivation,the goals of medical ethics and medical ethics ideas.[Methods]Systematically review the relevant discussions and moral practices of medical ethics by physicians under the influence of Neo Confucianism in the Song and Ming dynasties.Examine the shaping methods and processes of traditional Chinese medicine medical ethics in ancient China,study the core content of internal drive of medical ethics,key requirements of medical ethics cultivation path,practical approaches to medical ethics goals and fundamental principles of medical ethics thought.[Results]After the Song Dynasty,traditional Chinese medicine ethics was a value system centered on Neo Confucianism.Under the infiltration of Neo Confucianism's ideas such as"understanding benevolenc""filial piety is the foundation of benevolence""understanding the body and applying it""the concept of reason desire",ancient Chinese medicine gradually formed moral emotions such as"promoting oneself and others""knowing medicine for filial piety""practicing practical skills""benefiting the world and living people".[Conclusion]Ancient medical ethics still shine with the radiance of human nature in today's society.By setting a moral example,it guides medical personnel to form a moral standard of"medicine is benevolent"and"not seeking benefits,disregarding achievements".Neo Confucianism still has a positive guiding role today.Injecting the ideas of"benevolence""filial piety""practical application""rational desire"into the contemporary medical ethics construction system can help to build a new era of medical ethics system and promote the achievement of the strategic goal"Healthy China".
