Author(s)

Hua Wei

Corresponding Author

Hua Wei

Abstract

To improve contemporary education system and promote Chinese excellent traditional culture, this study absorbs the essence from ancient Chinese moral education and focus on Yan Zhitui’s thoughts. As a great educator in ancient Chinese, Yan’s thoughts embodied traditional Chinese moral values, many of which are worth of learning. The educational methods advocated by him also have deep enlightenment to contemporary education. We can tell from Yan’s thoughts that contemporary education should be based on cultivating healthy personality and excellent character of the educated, and focus on guiding the educated to establish values and aspirations. At the same time, educators must improve themselves and create a favorable environment.

Keywords

Yan zhitui; Ancient moral education; Contemporary education