The Early Western Han Qin Jian Thought

The thought of "Qin Jian" is a series of political suggestions summarized by several far-sighted thinkers of Early Period of Han Dynasty,which is originated from the considerations about Qin Dynasty's fall and the history of the dynasties before Qin and Han.Taking Xin Yu and Xin Shu as central discussion and referencing relative academic achievements,this thesis comprehensively researches the emerge of the though of "Qin Jian",the contents and the effects of it,from the view of historical education of ancient China and the view of the tradition of historical reference.Firstly,the thought of "Qin Jian" was proposed by some great thinkers of Early Period of Han Dynasty,such as Lu Jia and Jia Yi.The thought consisted of deeply thinking about Qin Dynasty's fall,the summary of successful and abortive experiences about ruling countries,and a series of political suggestions aiming at the present situation of that period.And its emerge was attributed to the shock of suddenly Qin Dynasty's fall,the need of the social reality,and the cultural levels of the rulers of Early Period of Han Dynasty.Secondly,those thinkers looked for historical regularity,summarized concrete advices on governing,and emphasized their theories by quoting history.All of these constituted the contents of the thought of "Qin Jian",which included the idea of moral politics,putting people at the first place,governing by non-interference,the ritual-ruling thought,respecting talents,and promoting the ruler's quality. In the meantime,they gave the historical lessons and paid attention to cultivate the ruler's historical sense.Thirdly,the thought of "Qin Jian" had enormous influence on traditional Chinese society,and helped to establish a prosperous dynasty in ancient China directly or indirectly.It also played the important role as a link which had profound effects on conventional Chinese history.To research the thought of "Qin Jian" systematically is helpful to reinforce the acquaintance to conventional Chinese history and the tradition of learning from history in-depth,then gain a objective assessment about the realistic value of the studying in history and the reference of history.