TỪ TINH HOA CỔ HỌC ĐẾN GIÁO DỤC ĐẠO ĐỨC Ở NHÀ TRƯỜNG - BÀI HỌC TỪ NHẬT BẢN

Abstract

In the rapid expansion of contemporary market economies, the role of moral education is increasingly critical in mitigating the systemic externalities of economic development and cultivating a sophisticated, civil society. Japan provides a compelling model of synthesizing the intellectual essence of the Analects and Mencius to develop modern economic structures. Through his work The Analects and the Abacus, Shibusawa Eiichi (1840–1931) successfully transposed Confucian tenets into a modern framework, promoting a socio-economic stability between profitability and ethical integrity. Shibusawa prioritized virtues such as filial piety, righteousness, and sincerity as the pillars of Ren (Benevolence). Notably, he did not disregard the limitations of traditional Confucianism; instead, he offered a reconciliation of "profit" (li) and "righteousness" (yi) that aligns with universal ethical standards. His focus on the strategic importance of early moral instruction underscores a rigorous pedagogical logic. This study explores Shibusawa’s educational philosophy to offer insights for the Vietnamese context, proposing the adoption of a "Vietnamese Soul, Sinitic Talent" (Vietnamese: Việt hồn Hán tài) framework as a guiding principle for future moral education in schools.