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On The Ethical Characteristics Of Shang Yang’s Thought Of Rule By Law

Posted on:2018-02-03Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:S W YangFull Text:PDF
GTID:2405330515998351Subject:Ethics
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During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period,the rule of the Zhou dynasty gradually went to decline,and the political,economic and cultural systems changed greatly.With the general improvement of social productive forces,the old system can not support the operation of the whole society,there have been a number of strong advocates of interest in the emerging landlord class,driven by the wealth of wealth can not meet these emerging landlord class,and thus gradually turned to For the pursuit of political rights,the vassal state between the various vassal states and the emerging landlords launched a war that seized power,leading to the chaos of the whole society,the chaos of social order and the social phenomenon into the situation of " At this time,with the changes in social environment in the field of cultural thought also had a huge impact,the emergence of many multicultural thinkers,historically called this period as "a hundred schools of thought contend." Shang Yang is one of the representatives of the legalists in this period.His knowledge is extremely rich and well versed in the study of Miaojia,which is taught by Li Li,and laid a solid foundation for his rule of law.Shang Yang for the implementation of the reform of Qin,Qin finally to the reunification of the six countries.The content of the rule of law is extremely rich,covering the political,economic,military,people’s livelihood and a series of content.Shang martial arts attaches great importance to the rule of law,advocates "to punishment" to achieve the "autonomy" purpose,the rule of law contained in the ethical characteristics of the extremely important,he advocated human nature,the use of credit system to lay the road for the rule of law,Interests to achieve national interests to promote "to the private line",while the moral norms to build and establish the law to guide the people’s moral orientation to "return from law" purpose.Shang Yang’s rule of law for our society today there are many places worth learning from.The relationship between law and morality is an important factor in maintaining social order and stabilizing social relations.Honesty and credit is not only a prerequisite for the fine tradition of our country,but also the rule of law.Any need to continue to strengthen.
Keywords/Search Tags:Shang yang, The Book of Lord Shang, Legalists, Rule by law
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