略析休谟道德起源论的情感主义特征

Sentimentalism in David Hume's Theory of Morality Origin

文章试图对休谟在道德起源问题上的情感主义方法做一分析 ,认为休谟在运用同情或情感类推这一实验推理方法上有其独有的理性和机制上的特征 ,休谟以个人价值构成的社会化即情感类推的理性功利机制来阐明道德的形成 ,并以此消解个人与社会及阶级矛盾 ,这一情感类推、泛化的情感主义方法为后来之功利主义者继承与光大 ,并对今天市场经济条件下的道德建设有借鉴意义。

The paper tries to analyze sentimentalism in David Hume's theory of morality origin,holding that Hume has a special mind and mechanism in his use of sympathy or sentimental analogy. The formation of morals is illustrated in the socialization of personal values,i.e. the utilitarian mechanism of sentimental analogy,which settles class conflicts. This mechanism is carried forward by the utilitarian of later generations. It can be used as a reference when it comes to morality construction in today's society of market economy.