西方法律形式合理性形成中的数学因素

Mathematic Factors in the Forming of Formal Rationality in Western Law

数学思维对亚里士多德的三段论逻辑体系的形成起着决定性的影啊,而西方文化逻辑就主要建立在亚里士多德的三段论逻辑体系之上。由于西方的数学是演绎数学,具有形式化的特点,所以,建立在演绎数学基础上的西方文化逻辑便具有注重形式化的特点。西方文化逻辑对西方文化中的所有学科都有影响,法律也不例外。西方的思维方式很大程度上是建立在演绎数学的基础之上,所以,受思维方式影响的西方法律也必然具有形式化的特点,即注重法律形式合理性。由于数学是理性的化身,所以,近现代西方法律理性化的结果使法律得到了数学理性更深的改造。数学思维虽然不是近现代西方法律形式合理性形成的唯一影响因素,但无疑是决定性的影响因素。

Mathematic thinking crucially influenced Aristotle＇ s syllogism which formed the basis of Western cultural logic. This means the deductive mathematic embodies the character of formality shaped the formality of Western cultural logic. This fact influences many disciplines of of academy by thinking method, including law. Therefore, the law pays more attention to formal rationality, and reformed deeply by mathematic reason. Doubtlessly, mathematic thinking is a crucial factor, although not the only factor forming the formal rationality of law.