简论周秦文化的形成及特征

A Brief Discussion on the Formation of the Zhou-Qin(Dynasties) Culture and its Features

周秦文化指的是发祥于渭水流域,定型于周秦时期,辐射其它地区,并极大影响后世的中国传统文化。周秦文化滥觞于炎黄时代,定型于周秦时期,炎黄文化与周秦文化是源与流、因与果的关系。周文化的特征是德与礼,主流是儒家文化、德治文化和王道文化;秦文化的特征是法与利,主流是法家文化、法制文化和霸道文化。周文化和秦文化分别代表着中国传统文化的两大来源和取向,是中华文化的基础与核心,是中国文化软实力的重要源泉。

The Zhou-Qin Culture, which originates from the region along the Wei River, took shape in the Zhou and Qin periods and then developed into other region in China. It has had deep impact on the Chinese culture. The Zhou culture is characterized by morality and rites, its mainstream being Confucianism, moral governance and imperial culture. The Qin culture is characterized by law and benefit, its mainstream being Legalism, legal governance and rule byu force. These two cultures represent two sources and orientations of the Chinese traditional culture.