Lee Mei-Hsiu
Graduate Institute of Philosophy, National Central University, ROC.
Hu Li Za Zhi. 2011 Jun;58(3):105-11.
"Mind of Compassion", as elaborated by Mencius, emphasizes practice in life. It is a concept also highly valued in Confucian. The moral practice stressed by Confucian is a categorical imperative. Because the main concern is on life itself, moral actions should be taken "as is," without the need to refer to any other conditions. Nursing practice deals with patient diseases and death. Such is precisely the environment in which moral practice should take place. Professional healthcare workers may make very good use of the values and meanings of this moral practice and employ such to its fullest. As Mencius' "Mind of Compassion" reflects the main essence of nursing practice, its elaboration can be highly beneficial in nursing care. This article uses Mencius' concept as well as relevant Western theories and concepts (e.g., caring, empathy and sympathy) to clarify the main values and ways to practice a meaningful life.
孟子所阐述的“恻隐之心”强调在生活中的践行。这也是儒家高度重视的一个概念。儒家所强调的道德践行是一种绝对命令。由于主要关注的是生命本身，道德行为应该“如其所是”地被践行，而无需参考任何其他条件。护理实践涉及患者的疾病与死亡。这恰恰就是道德践行应该发生的环境。专业医护人员可以很好地利用这种道德践行的价值观和意义，并将其充分运用。由于孟子的“恻隐之心”反映了护理实践的主要精髓，对其阐述在护理工作中会大有裨益。本文运用孟子的概念以及相关西方理论和概念（如关怀、同理心和同情心）来阐明践行有意义生活的主要价值观和方式。
