论科举制的历史作用

On the Historical Role of Chinese Imperial Examination

科举制是自隋唐以来主要的选拔官吏制度,这一制度对封建社会的稳定和发展起到了重要的历史作用。它是封建社会进行政治社会化的重要方式,拓宽了政治参与的渠道,有利于社会阶层的流动、政治系统的运行,是维护封建社会稳定、长久的重要工具。

From Sui and Tang dynasties onward, imperial examination had been used as the major approach to selecting candidates for civil and mihtary posts in Chinese feudal society. This system played an essential role in stabilizing and developing feudal society. As one of the key measures to implement political and social policies, it broadens the channels of pohtical participation, stimulates the mobility of various walks of life and maintains the normal operation of political system. Consequently, this system is one of the key tools in keeping the long - term stability of feudal society.