论中西生育伦理之差异

An Analytic Study of the Difference between the Chinese Birth Ethics and That of the Western

关于生育行为,有人认为这是一种天生的权利,也有人认为这是每个人对自己、家庭、社会应该履行的义务。中国文化认为"生"是一种义务,"育"是一种权利;西方文化认为"生"是一种权利,"育"是一种义务。在生育政策方面,中国实行计划生育,而西方则鼓励生育。了解中西生育伦理的异同及其发展走向,有助于我们深刻把握人类生育伦理的丰富内涵。

As to bearing, some consider it as a natural right and some consider it as an obligation for himself, the family and the society. In Chinese culture, bearing is an obligation while cultivation a right; however, in western culture, bearing is a right while cultivation an obligation. With respect to the child-bearing policy, China implements family planning policy whereas the western countries encourage childbirth. The understanding of the similarities and differences between the bearing ethics in China and that in the West can contribute to the command of the rich connotation of the birth ethics of mankind.