“孝悌忠信，礼义廉耻”是中国的传统八德。中华民族自古以来就有着崇德、尚德的传统，把立德作为至高无上的人生追求。传统八德作为中华传统美德的精髓，每一个字都蕴含着深远的智慧，不仅是人人奉行的立身之本，也是与他人和谐相处的秘诀，更是国家长治久安的重要保证。本书选取了历史上真实发生过的事件，将古老中国的传统八德故事娓娓道来，并结合当今时代进行了深入解读，帮助读者了解传统八德是以什么样的面貌存在于过去，又有着怎样深刻的力量，影响着世世代代的中华儿女，塑造出今天中国人民的模样。要读懂今天的中国，首先要了解中国的历史与文化，传统八德就是其中很重要的一个部分。在漫长的历史长河中，传统八德已经不单单是个人的道德修养，而是逐渐与国家治理、制度建设以及社会风尚相融合。它们在中华大地上扎下了深深的根脉，凝聚出了强大的中国精神和中国力量，不仅使得中华人民有着独特的价值体系，也促使中国走出了一条非常独特的发展道路。

郭家瑞，伦敦大学亚非学院硕士，中国人民大学哲学博士，中国传统文化促进会《群书治要》传承委员会宣传部部长。在《学习时报》《中国纪检监察报》等发表论文多篇。

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Foreword
Introduction
Chapter One From Filial to Universal Love
Li Mi, an Epitome of Loyalty and Filial Piety
Emperor Kangxi: An Exemplar in Practicing Filial Piety
Chapter Two When Everyone Honors Brotherhood, All Within the Four Seas Are Brothers
Duke of Zhou Prays for His Older Brother's Safety
King Mu Travels to the Western Regions and Cultivates Brotherhood in a Foreign Land
Chapter Three Upholding Righteousness and Impartiality for the State and the People
Fu Xie Benefits the People by Manifesting Loyalty
Zheng Xie Displays Loyalty and Loves the People
Chapter Four Integrity as the Utmost Virtue Is More Precious Than Gold
Meng Xin's Integrity Finally Pays Off Shang Yang Gains Credibility by Rewarding People for Moving a Log
Duke Wen of Jin Keeps His Promise and Retreats to Give Way
Chapter Five Propriety Is Critical for Personal Development, National Governance and Stability
The Hongxi Emperor Values Filial Piety and Attends to Ritual Utensils in Person
Duke Zhao Knows the Exterior of Propriety Instead of Its Essence
Chapter Six Righteousness as the Essential Quality of Great Men
Yanzi, a Righteous Man, Did Not Abandon His Wife After Achieving Success and Winning Recognition
Fan Zhongyan's Righteousness Benefits Later Generations
Unyielding Wen Tianxiang Dies for Righteousness
Chapter Seven Integrity as the Foundation of Good Governance
Integrity Being the Foremost Criterion in Mao Jie's Selection of Officials
Thrift and Integrity Underpinning the Prosperous Zhenguan Period of the Tang Dynasty
Chapter Eight Moral Virtues Are Critical for Individual Conduct and National Glory
With a Sense of Shame, Lian Po Carries Brambles on His Bare Back to Ask for Punishment
Goujian Tastes the Gallbladder to Remind Himself of National Humiliation
Classic Quotes