Abstract: “Being devoted to Tao” is the foundation ofthe core value system of Chinese traditionalscholar culture.When faced with the evils,they would criticize with no hesitation.So the scholars were born with strong critical spirits.In order to adhere to the orthodoxy of Tao and combat with the political orthodoxy,personality independence has objectively become the first rule of the scholars’.“Focusing on the affairs of men”,Tao’s attribute,required the scholars to lead a realistic,social and political life.To ensure Tao’s dignity,the scholars must pay high attention to their self-cultivation.Personality independence,the spirit of criticism,focusing on the affairs of the world,paying high attention to self-cultivation,these cultural values have constituted the core value system of Chinese traditionalscholar culture and the ideal personality model of the traditional scholars as well.Today,this unique tradition of Chinese ancient scholars has still showed us strong spiritual power that can never be ignored.

Key words: scholar culture, core value, Tao