论《墨经》的“效”

On “Xiao”in “Moist Classics”

研究《墨经》的学者大都把“效”理解为“说”的一种具体论式或者理解为“说”的原理。本文通过分析前辈学者对“效”的研究成果 ,认为“效”不是对某种具体推论形式的论述 ,也不是对“说”的原理的概括 ,而是一个与《墨经》逻辑研究的方法论直接相关的重要范畴 ,“效”决定了《墨经》逻辑研究的对象、性质和目的 ,在《墨经》

Many Scholars who study “Moist Classics”define “xiao(效)”as a specific mode of demonstration or a principle of “shuo(说)(i.e.statement)”.Having analyzed the definitions stated by previous scholars,the author argues that “xiao”is neither a mode of demonstration on some specific form of deduction nor a condensation for the principle of “shuo”,but an important category which is closely related to the methodology of studying logic of “Moist Classics”.For “xiao”stipulates the object,character and purpose of the study of “Moist Classics”logic,and takes a high status in logic of “Moist Classics”.