공자의 인仁 사상과 공감능력회복

Abstract

This thesis discussed confucius’s thought of Ren(仁)in terms of the recovery of empathy ability. The RenXin(仁心) Confucius insisted can be interpreted as a warm heart in modern terms. A warm heart should be a precondition for having a real meaning of moral standards. If a warm heart falls out, the moral standard is likely to be a pretense. We always say that we should live like a human being. It begins with the realization of ‘Shame.’ The realization of ‘Shame.’ emerges a point where you worry about living with others, beyond my own survival and self-centered selfishness. The Shame indicates the self-awareness that reflect on his behavior, and realize the value of a better life. It is said to be empathy ability for understanding others’ pain. It comes from the consciousness of worrying(憂患意識). The real moral is the way to realize human being based on a strong sense of responsibility. It is based on autonomy and spontaneity. We can secure the dignity of human beibg through voluntary self-cultivation, and realize the infinity in a valuable aspect. So, the Ren(仁) Confucius asserted indicates our real mind-heart, RenXin(仁心). We can say that it is an awakened mind and a empathy ability.