Three-dimensional theory of learning objectives in Confucian education
孔门学习目的三维论

摘要

本文以孔子为己之学、为政之学和为道之学的三维学习目的为理论核心，系统剖析其内在逻辑与历史传承。通过考察颜渊、子贡、子路、曾子、子夏等弟子对孔子学习目的的实践与发展，展示孔门学术体系的动态发展演变。在此基础上，结合现代高等教育背景，探讨该理论体系对大学生人格塑造、社会责任培育以及文化传承的当代价值，旨在为高等教育人才培养提供传统智慧的参考与借鉴。

Abstract

Centered on the three-dimensional framework of Confucian learning objectives—learning for self-cultivation, learning for governance, and learning for the Dao—this paper systematically analyzes their intrinsic logic and historical transmission. By examining how disciples such as Yan Yuan, Zigong, Zilu, Zengzi, and Zixia practiced and developed Confucius’ pedagogical aims, it reveals the dynamic evolution of the Confucian academic tradition. Grounded in this analysis and contextualized within modern higher education, the study explores the contemporary value of this theoretical framework for fostering university students’ character formation, nurturing social responsibility, and advancing cultural heritage. The research aims to provide traditional wisdom as a reference for talent development in higher education.