“斯密问题”的重新解读

Re-explanation of "Adam Smith Problem"

"斯密问题"引发了经济学界关于人的本质究竟是自利还是利他的持续讨论。在斯密的著作中并没有将利己和利他截然对立起来——利己或利他都是斯密关于人类天性若干维度中追寻的一种,而"公正"这一思想才是斯密著作中所要突出的理论精髓,从而为斯密所设想的经济制度奠定了基础——公正的制度框架才是保证市场经济正常运转的必要条件。其中,斯密在《道德情操论》中关于"情感共鸣"等概念的相关论述已经在现代生物试验中得到了科学的印证。

The ＂Smith Theory＂ has initiated an on-going discussion over person＇s nature, ＂self-interest＂ or ＂altruism＂, in economical educational world. In his books, Smith does not set up a false dichotomy between them. He thinks ＂self-interest＂ and ＂altruism＂ are all the human natures. However, ＂justice＂ is the essence of Smith Theory, which lays the foundation for the economic system conceived by Smith. And justice framework is the essential factor to ensure the normal operation of market economy. Some concepts discussed in his book, ＂The Theory of Moral Sentiment＂, have been proved scientifically in modem biological experiments.