新视野大学英语第三版本第四册读写学习教程翻译.docxVIP

第一单元 The Doctrine of the Mean is the core of Confucianism. The so- called “mean” by Confucius doesn’t mean “compromise” but a “moderate” and “just -ri ght ” way when understanding and handling objective things. Confucius advocated that this thought should not only be treated as a way to understand and deal with things but also be integrated i nto one ’s daily conduct to make it a virtue through self-cultivation and training. The Doctrine of the Mean is not only the core of Confucianism but also an important component of traditional Chinese culture. From the time it came into being t