Tao of being human in Nguyen Dinh Chieu's thought

Abstract

Nguyen Dinh Chieu (1822 - 1888) was one of the great thinkers of Vietnam at the end of the 19th century. In the thoughts he left behind, the concept of human morality is an extremely profound and exemplary content. The Tao of being human in Nguyen Dinh Chieu's thought can be conceptualized into main contents as follows: ideas of patriotism, love for the people and deep hatred of the enemy; loyalty - filial piety; a love-hate life attitude that is clear-cut and timely; establish virtue, do good deeds and be useful to the world.