Exploration of Ideological and Political Education in the Course of“Introduction to Social Work”

Abstract

The chapter on the history and development of social work in the course“Introduction to Social Work”contains a wealth of ideological and educational materials.This article engages in an in-depth analysis of ancient thought which provide the origins of social work in China.specifically,it discusses Confucius’concept of“Great Harmony,”Mencius’“Benevolent Love,”and Mozi’s“Universal Love.”Delving into the rich ideological and political connotations of ancient philosophies which have been inherited and used through the ages,it reveals the profoundness of ancient Chinese thought.In so doing,it suggests the practical value of these philosophies today,and continuing significance for modern society.