儒学“民本”观念对建设现代民主法制社会的积极影响

The Positive Influence of People-oriented ideas in Confucianism on Modem Democracy and Legal System

民本观念是儒家传统文化中的重要概念,其内涵强调重民、责民、养民,要求统治者自律,蕴涵着较为先进的法律文化。这种观念在思想理念层面上与现代民主法制思想的许多主张有着共通之处。批判地继承传统儒家法律文化所包含的民主性精华,是发展现代民主,建立健全民主法制制度,构建和谐社会的积极因素。

The people - oriented idea is an important concept in Confucianism and it gives considerable emphasis to the citizens and the ruler self- discipline. These kinds of thoughts embody advanced law culture and are similar to those in modem democracy law. It ad-vocates that the governor should inherit its essence and make use of them to develop modem democracy, improve democracy and legal system, and construct harmonious society.