伦理与法治关系论

On Relation between Ethics and Rule by Law

伦理道德是法律的精神支柱,法律是伦理道德的政治支柱。任何法律都体现了一定的伦理道德精神,都必须与立法当时的社会伦理道德保持某种程度的和谐一致。法律的实施固然可以依靠国家强力推进,但更需依靠伦理道德的力量。伦理是法治的基础,道德使法治成为可能。

Ethics is the moral pillar of law while law is the political pillar of ethics. Any law has represented certain moral spirits and should keep harmony with the current social ethics. To enforce a law surely requires the promotion of the government, but the power of ethics as well. Ethics is the basis of rule by law, morality makes it possible.