Nguyễn Đình Chiểu's View Of Life: From Confucian Culture To Universal Values

The study “Nguyễn Đình Chiểu’s View of Life: From Confucian Culture to Universal Values” analyzes the inheritance and transformation of Confucian moral values in Nguyễn Đình Chiểu’s philosophy. Starting from core values such as benevolence (nhân), righteousness (nghĩa), loyalty (trung), and filial piety (hiếu), Nguyễn Đình Chiểu expanded these into universal values, aligning with Vietnam’s historical context and embodying profound humanistic meaning. His thoughts emphasize compassion, social responsibility, patriotism, and self-sacrifice for the community, shaping not only individual ethics but also contributing to the creation of a harmonious, progressive, and humane society.