略论儒家伦理与明清之际社会转型——以山西商人为个案的研究

On the Confucian Ethics and Transformation of Social Patterns in Ming and Qing Dynasties --A Case Study Based on Merchants of Shanxi

本文在评述马克思·韦伯关于宗教伦理与经济发展关系理论的基础上,指出"韦氏问题"带有普遍 意义的"科学革命"地位以及先前研究在解释中国古代社会转型中所存在的缺陷,继而运用传统史料着重分析 我国明清之际儒家伦理与商人精神的内在联系,并以山西商人为个案加以论证。另外,还就此论题所体现的 史学方法论和现实意义略加评论。

Based on the appraisement and comments of Weberian study, this article introduces the theory about the relationship between religious ethics and transformation of social patterns, and takes it as 'Scien-tific Revolution'. By listing other research achievements and pointing out flaws, the article studies the problem in Ming and Qing dynasties, and does a textual research on merchants of Shanxi as a case study. Finally, the author puts comprehensive comments on the methodology and realistic significance embodied in this subject.