待補
Author：Hann-Tong Tseng
Abstract /
We can assume, from the word "hsüeh" (learning), that Ta-hsüeh, one of the most important Confucian classics, describes something about education. After reviewing some traditional interpretations, the author tries to present a new explanation of its content. He takes the "min-dow" (bright virtue), first of the Three Guiding Principles of Ta-hsüeh, as human reason which comprises intellect, will and affection. The "hsi-min" (renew the people) or "ch`in-min" (befriend the people), the second Guiding Principle, is to assist both oneself and others to manifest their own reason. Different from other commentators, the writer takes the third Guiding Principle－"tsu-san" (highest good) not only as a moral situation, but also an axiological ideal of human being. And what the action of education is doing is just developing this reason. Through this new understanding, we think that Ta-hsüeh appears at least five revelations in education.1. Marking a righteous ideal of education.2. Paying attention to the subjectivity of education.3. Asking for communication－adopting the adequate educational method.4. Emphasizing the importance of the psychological aspect of a learner.5. Proclaiming the view of wholeman education.