Journal•
Studies in Ethics
About: Studies in Ethics is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Applied ethics & Information ethics. Over the lifetime, 21 publications have been published receiving 170 citations.
Papers
More filters
Journal Article•
TL;DR: The issue of political legitimacy is the core proposition of political ethics and political philosophy as discussed by the authors, and it is the fundamental impetus for the development of political life and political development It is the basis for the effective combination of country and society, politicians and citizens.
Abstract: The issue of legitimacy is the core proposition of political ethics and political philosophy Ever since ancient times,human beings,under different historical conditions,probe into and carry out political legitimacy from different perspective This is the course of the development of political civilization of human beings,the course of the integration of human politics and"moral life" The relation of politics and"moral life"is illuminated and deepened from the perspective of history,law and value Being a basic value which determines that the political order should get acknowledgement from its members,political legitimacy should take precedence in the political life of mankind It is the fundamental impetus for the development of political life and political development It is the basis for the effective combination of country and society,politicians and citizens It is the ultimate goal of political life and political development Different means and approaches to the attainment of"moral life"determines the changes and forms of human political life
100 citations
Journal Article•
TL;DR: The Global Code of Ethics for Tourism as discussed by the authors provides a frame of reference for tourists and stakeholders in 21st century, however, the practice reveals the Code has not promptly responded and fully supported because of many factors.
Abstract: The Global Code of Ethics for Tourism,claimed by World Tourism Organization in order to develop responsible and sustainable tourism,provides a frame of reference for tourists and stakeholders in 21ist century.Yet,the practice reveals the Code has not promptly responded and fully supported because of many factors.As for the Code itself,two problems hinder its influence: First,tourism right theory cannot provide a found foundation for the Code;Second,the false affirmation to support market economy barriers its practice.
49 citations
Journal Article•
[...]
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that self-reflection stems from both moral emotions or moral ideals and moral wisdom, and that one has to extend and strengthen the moral desire of "becoming a man of virtue", and the moral emotion and moral ideal of being determined to become a gentleman, a benevolent man and even a saint.
Abstract: Self-reflection stems from both moral emotions or moral ideals and moral wisdom.Therefore,for one to reflect on oneself regularly and profoundly,on one hand,he has to improve his understanding of morality and moral wisdom and establish moral beliefs like "Virtues are the necessary conditions for one to obtain happiness."On the other hand,one has to extend and strengthen the moral desire of "becoming a man of virtue",and the moral emotion and moral ideal of being determined to become a gentleman,a benevolent man and even a saint.
14 citations
Journal Article•
TL;DR: The authors analyzed the choices of actions made by Chinese when they face some specific situations, and elaborated the formative modes, the functioning mechanisms and the restrictive mechanisms in their trust, on the basis of which further discuss the configuration of the Chinese trust and the societal structural conditions from which it arises.
Abstract: There are differences in the trust behavior between the Chinese and the Western for their distinct traditions,institutions and social structures.Analyzing the choices of actions made by the Chinese when they face some specific situations,I elaborate the formative modes,the functioning mechanisms and the restrictive mechanisms in their trust,on the basis of which I further discuss the configuration of the Chinese trust and the societal structural conditions from which it arises.
5 citations
Journal Article•
TL;DR: The principle of asking to change personal nature provided by philosophers since Song, according to the two kinds of doctrines for human nature, is more strong reason for becoming a gentleman as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: the ideal of gentleman personality is the basic pursuit for cultivation personality in Confucianism.The first thing for the pursuit is the question,how we can learn to become a gentleman? And your studying is for selfness or others?————this is most important thing for Confucianism.Whether for the idea that human nature is good or for the idea that human nature is bad,both provide some metaphysical foundations for gentleman cultivation.The principle of asking to change personal nature provided by philosophers since Song,according to the two kinds of doctrines for human nature,is more strong reason for becoming gentleman.The method for changing human nature is at all to return to self,to find the intrinsic good.For Confucianism,the highest level of gentleman is Zhong Yong,which needs a long process for self cultivation.
3 citations