“中庸”是中国思想史上的一个古老的概念,是儒家所特有的思维方式,在中国文化史、思想史上占有重要的地位,对中国人的思维方式产生极其深远的影响。即使在现在,孔子的中庸思想仍然有其存在的价值和意义。无论是在道德伦理范畴里还是在方法论的领域中,孔子思想处处散发着中庸的光芒。本文将对孔子中庸思想产生的背景、内容以及现代价值做简要的论述。 “Mean ” is an ancient concept in the history of Chinese thought, a unique way of thinking of Confucianism, occupying an important position in the history of Chinese culture and ideology, and exerting a profound and far-reaching influence on Chinese way of thinking. Even now, Confucianism’s golden mean still has its own value and significance. Confucius thought radiates a golden light everywhere, in the ethical and moral fields as well as in methodology. This article will give a brief discussion of the background, content and modern value of Confucius thought.