Confucianism And The Pardon System In Han Dynasty

Confucianism is the core of traditional Chinese culture, plays an irreplaceable role in the development of social history in China. Han Dynasty respected Confucianism. Confucianism has an important impact on the Han Dynasty. Pardon is a form of legal recognition impunity, and consistent with Confucian thought, pardon act itself reflects the ruler’s kindheartedness. At the same time, it can alleviate social contradictions, and maintenance the social order. Han Dynasty rulers favored the pardon system.This article discusses the relationship between Confucianism and the pardon of the Han Dynasty from different aspects, such as the ideological basis of pardon, the measures of pardon,characteristic of the forgiveness of the Han Dynasty. Specifically, can be grouped into the following sections:First, describes the ideological basis of the Han Dynasty’s pardon system. Han Dynasty pardon ideas rooted in Confucian thought. Under the influence of Confucian benevolent thought, pardon as a way of benevolent monarch. Confucian ethics law thought believes that amnesty can adjust the contradiction between Qing, Li and law. The thought of interaction between heaven and man is the theoretical basis of the pardon in Han Dynasty.Second, describes the profound influence of Confucianism on the Han amnesty measures.From three aspects, benevolent pities punishment, pardon for disaster, forgiveness for ritual,discuss the influence of Confucianism on pardon measures. It also explores the impact of pardon initiatives.Third, analysis the historical characteristics of Confucianism affected pardon system in the Han Dynasty. Emperor of the Han Dynasty grasp the power of pardon,reflecting the imperial supremacy of the Han Dynasty. Han Dynasty pardon system is hierarchical; the ruling class is the biggest beneficiary. Special care for the old, the young, the women and the disabled of the pardon system and an emphasis on agriculture, reflects the human nature of the pardon system.The purpose of pardon is pray for good fortune.Promulgated time has significant seasonal,reflects the superstitious characters of the pardon system.