%0 Journal Article
%T Reviewing the Interpretation of Confucian Destiny Thought from the Perspective of Moral Luck Theory
%A Guolei Wang
%J Chinese Studies
%P 91-101
%@ 2168-541X
%D 2023
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/chnstd.2023.121009
%X Rationalism has been occupying an important position in the
interpretation of Confucian thoughts. However, it faces many limitations from
the view of recent research. The theory of moral luck comes from the reflection
on moral rationalism, emphasizing that the reflection on morality should return
to the living world and pay attention to the context of human life and
practice. This has brought new inspiration for the modern interpretation of
Confucianism, especially the modern interpretation of the Confucian concept of
destiny. The Confucian concept of fate advocates that people understand the </span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\">¡°</span></span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\">mandate of <span>heaven</span></span></span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\">¡±</span></span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\"> through self-cultivation and
moral practice, and bravely undertake</span></span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\"> the mission they understand. The exploration of the
Confucian concept of destiny is helpful for a deep understanding of important
propositions such as the relationship between heaven and man in Confucianism.
%K Confucianism
%K Moral Luck
%K Destiny View
%K Self-Cultivation
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=123165