Reviewing the Interpretation of Confucian Destiny Thought from the Perspective of Moral Luck Theory

Rationalism has been occupying an important position in the interpretation of Confucian thoughts. However, it faces many limitations from view recent research. The theory moral luck comes reflection on rationalism, emphasizing that morality should return to living world and pay attention context human life practice. This brought new inspiration for modern Confucianism, especially concept destiny. fate advocates people understand “mandate heaven” through self-cultivation practice, bravely undertake mission they understand. exploration destiny is helpful a deep understanding propositions such as relationship between heaven man Confucianism.