The Benevolent Can Enjoy Longevity, the Virtue Embellishes the Self-cultivation:The Moral Premise of Health from the Confucianism Viewpoint
10.12026/j.issn.1001-8565.2016.05.03
- VernacularTitle:仁者寿、德润身：儒家视野中健康的道德前提
- Author:
Guangkuan XIE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Moral;
Health;
Confucianism Ethics
- From:
Chinese Medical Ethics
2016;29(5):744-746
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
This paper discussed the relationship between health and longevity and ethics and moral from the Confucianism viewpoint. Morality is one of value premises of physical well-being, that is to say, morality is a cru-cial factor to maintain and recover health. The pursuit for health and longevity is worthwhile only if it is moral.
