Confucianism's Modern Significance: Reflecting and Criticizing Impact of Modern Society
Confucianism aims to blend the universe, society, and ethics, but faces challenges in balancing inner harmony and outer conquest. To adapt to Western influences, Confucianism needs to shift from passive defense to active response. The theory of man as part of nature seeks moral perfection and unity with the universe. By reflecting on modern society, Confucianism can critique and improve itself, paving the way for modernization.