On Shame
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Summary
The author first analyzes the current state of ideological and moral education in universities, arguing that universities must carry out shame-based education to enhance the effectiveness of moral education, and that discussing shame-based education in terms of fostering virtue through education is of great significance to moral education.
Drawing on Confucian classics such as The Analects, Mencius, and Xunzi as well as the works of Confucian masters through the ages, the manuscript sorts out relevant discussions of "shame," interpreting "shame" through what shame is and why shame arises, so that readers clearly understand the meaning of shame, the origins of shame culture, and the content of shame, and why individuals incur shame and how they follow social ethical norms in social life to avoid behavior that brings shame. It examines "shame" through the functions of shame culture, enabling readers to understand clearly the corrective and rectifying function of the virtue of shame, which prompts individuals under its restraint to purify restless minds and purify social conduct, and under its motivational power to grow into capable adults.
Editor's review
As an editor, I believe the book's value lies in its deep reflectiveness and practical concern. The author does not remain at the level of vague theoretical discussion but closely links "shame" to prominent contemporary issues such as integrity building, moral decline, and social trust, offering an important entry point for understanding Chinese social psychology and cultural traits. The discussion is plain yet forceful, richly evidenced, academically rigorous, and readable. For readers who wish to understand Chinese social customs, the underlying logic of cultural psychology, and the modern fate of traditional moral concepts, this book provides a highly illuminating framework for thought. It prompts us to reexamine those inner feelings and social evaluations we take for granted and to consider the deep connection between personal self-discipline and social harmony.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in exploring traditional Chinese culture and social psychology
- Scholars in sociology, ethics, or cultural studies
- Thinkers who wish to improve self-cultivation and care about moral and ethical issues
- Observers seeking to understand interpersonal interaction and behavioral logic in Chinese society
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking light entertainment or fictional storytelling
- Those expecting concrete behavioral guides or quick-fix methodologies
Reading tips
- It is recommended to read the preface and the first two chapters first to establish a basic framework for understanding the concept of "shame."
- While reading, relate the book's views to your own life experience and social observations, and consider how they map onto reality.
- For sections involving historical classics and theory, slow down appropriately rather than skimming; the priority is digestion.
About the publisher
Xinhua Publishing House is known for books on politics, journalism, biography and the social sciences. Its 519 titles in the catalog cover world history, social culture, history reading, military affairs, language and writing, and applied psychology. Representative books include Winston Churchill's multi-volume A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, John Dewey's Art as Experience, Wayne Booth's The Craft of Research, and The Chicago Guide to Writing About Research, as well as military history such as Defeat into Victory: The Decisive Campaign in Burma and India, 1942–1945. Its authors range from international figures such as Churchill, Dewey and Booth to Chinese writers including Wu Hao, Luo Dingzi, Li Xuehua and Zhao Hong, giving the press a distinctive profile that balances classic translation with practical writing and emphasizes both history and the social sciences.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 序
- 导论
- 第一节 探究耻文化缘由
- 第二节 立德树人呼唤耻感教育
- 第三节 耻文化研究综述
- 第一章 何为耻
- 第一节 耻义之辨析
- 第二节 耻文化之源流考
- 第三节 耻之内涵
- 第二章 因何耻
- 第一节 蒙耻之由
- 第二节 免耻之道
- 第三章 耻之用
- 第一节 有耻则格
- 第二节 美在知耻
- 第三节 成在知耻
- 第四章 耻之养
- 第一节 弘扬传统美德以知耻
- 第二节 引导学生修身以拒耻
- 参考文献
- 跋
- 后记
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About the author
Deng Jianhua is an author about whom little public information is available; all that is currently known is a single work in the social sciences, Shuo Chi (On Shame). Judging from its title and category, the book centers on shame, a traditional ethical concept, and belongs to discussions of social culture or moral questions, likely examining the origins of the sense of shame, its social functions, and its meaning in contemporary life. Because reliable records of the author's biography, academic background, and writing career are lacking, no more specific account of the person and his work can be given. On the available evidence, Deng writes for general readers, chooses topics close to everyday ethical experience, and presumably aims at a plain, readable style, using one core concept to open up a broader social theme. The value of such writing lies mainly in prompting readers to re-examine moral feelings they usually take for granted, thus offering an accessible entry point for related discussion. Its reach and reader reception cannot yet be assessed, again for lack of material.
