TTLV: The philosophy of life for a virtuous person in the Four Books

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name: Nguyen Thi Tuyen 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: August 28, 1987

4. Place of birth: Yen Tien, Yen Yen District, Nam Dinh Province

5. Decision No. 1883/QD-XHNV-SDH dated October 21, 2010, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

6. Changes in the training process: None

7. Thesis title:ThoughtRegarding the philosophy of life of a virtuous person as described in the Four Books..

8. Major: Philosophy; Code: 60 220301

9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Pham Van Chung (Lecturer, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi).

10. Summary of the thesis results:

The thesis has achieved the following results:

Firstly, the thesis has identified theoretical ethical understandings of the meaning of life and fundamental insights into the ideal gentleman.

Secondly, the thesis has outlined the basic content of Confucian thought on the philosophy of life of a virtuous person as expressed in the book.The Four Books.

Thirdly, the thesis has pointed out the values ​​and limitations of Confucian thought regarding the philosophy of life for a virtuous person.

11. Practical applications: The results of this thesis contribute to a deeper understanding of ethical thought inThe Four Booksand contribute to educating the younger generation of Vietnam about the meaning of life.

12. Further research directions (if any):

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: NGUYEN THI TUYEN 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: August 28, 1987

4. Place of birth: Y Yen District, Nam Dinh Province

5. Admission decision number: 1883/QD-XHNV-SDH dated October 21, 2010 by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: none.

7. Official thesis title: “Thoughts on the meaning of life of gentleman in the Four Books”

8. Major: Religious Studies Code: 60.22.80

9. Supervisors: PhD. Pham Van Chung (a tutor at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University).

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The thesis achieved some of the following results:

First, the thesis identifies an understanding of the ethical theory about the meaning of life and basic knowledges about the Gentleman.

Secondly, the thesis has stated the basic content of the Confucian ideas about the meaning of life of gentleman expressed in the Four Books.

Thirdly, the thesis points out the value and limitations of Confucian ideas about the meaning of life of gentleman.

11. Practical applicability, if any: The results of the thesis contribute further understanding of ethical thought in Four Books and they may be used as a useful reference for education about the meaning of life for Vietnamese Youth today.

12. Further research directions, if any: Continue researching on the Confucianism.

13. Thesis-related publications: none.