荀子的孝道思想探析
Analysis of Xunzi’s Filial Piety Thought

“孝”在儒家道德伦理体系中的地位至高无上，是中华儿女极为重视和推崇的道德伦理规范。秉持“性恶论”的荀子，身处社会转型的关键时期，他在孔孟孝道思想的基础上，取其精华，去其糟粕，提倡以“礼”为中心，强调应将人的外在表现的伦理规范内化为人内心的理性自觉。对荀子的孝道思想进行深入研究，切实体会其蕴含的丰富内涵和价值意蕴，有助于传承中华民族优良的重孝传统，弘扬我国的孝道文化，进而提升自身的道德品质修养，促进家庭和睦，社会和谐。
Filial piety in the Confucian moral and ethical system of the supremacy of the Chinese people is extremely valued and respected moral and ethical norms. Xunzi, who upholds the theory of “evil nature”, is in a critical period of social transformation. On the basis of Confucius and Mencius filial piety thought, he takes its essence and discards its dross, advocates “etiquette” as the center, and emphasizes that the ethical norms of human external performance should be internalized into the rational consciousness of human heart. An in-depth study of Xunzi’s thought of filial piety and a practical understanding of its rich connotation and value implication will help to inherit the fine tradition of filial piety of the Chinese nation, carry forward the culture of filial piety in China, and thus enhance their moral cultivation, promote family harmony and social harmony.