试论古代法与传统法的关系——兼析中西法传统在近现代演变中的差异

On the Relation of Ancient and Modern Law

本文通过对“法”的概念的阐述,论证了“古代法”与“传统法”的区别。作者认为古代法是静止的、并已经成为历史的不可更改的客观存在。而“传统法”则是人们对以往过去了的法律及法传统的理解和解释。因此,传统法是古代法与现代法之间的桥梁,是流动并仍在不断变化着的。甄别古代法与传统法之间的关系,其学术意义在于追求历史的真实并对法的演变规律进行理论探讨;现实意义在于自觉地把握传统法对现实和未来的影响,以便有意识地“激活”传统法中的有益因素,使法律更完美地体现优秀的民族精神。

This text explains the concept of “law”, and proves the difference between “ancient law” and “traditional law”. The author thinks the ancient law has become history which is an static and objective reality that can＇ t be altered. The “traditional law” is the understanding and explanation to the law and the law tradition in the past. So, the traditional law which is flowing and still constantly changeable is the bridge between ancient law and modem law. Screen the relation of ancient law and traditional law, the academic meaning is to pursue history true and to discuss the development law in law on the theory; The realisstic meaning lies in holding the impact of the traditional law on reality and the future consciously, in order to “activate” the beneficial factor in the traditional law consciously, and make the law reflect the outstanding national spirit perfectly.