Abstract：“Respecting Dao and Valuing De” is one of the oldest fundamental values in China and the basic spirit of Chinese traditional values. The idea， firstly contained in Yijing and theoretically expressed by Laozi， gets consensus by major schools in the Spring and Autumn Period. According to ancients， “Dao” is the essential of universe and can communicate with human being， while “De” means to acquire Dao， it is in this sense that we have the concept of “Daode”(translated as Morality). In this way， “respecting Dao and valuing De” means respect and value morality. To promote the idea of “respecting Dao and valuing De” is helpful to solve the serious social problem in current moral life together with the whole social life， construct metaphysical moral system together with Chinese moral belief which upholds the morality originated from Dao and human heart.
江 畅. 中国传统“尊道贵德”观念及其现实意义[J]. 华中师范大学学报（人文社会科学版）, 2018, 57(4): 86-94.
Jiang Chang. On Chinese Traditional Idea of “Respecting Dao and Valuing De” and Its Practical Significance. journal1, 2018, 57(4): 86-94.
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