“无为而治”何以可能——儒家的治道理想及其合理性论证

Why Is the Governance of Inaction Possible:On the Theory of Confucian Governance and Its Rationality

"无为而治"是儒家治道的中心命题。作为对治道理想的追寻,儒家对"无为而治"展开了多重合理性论证:一是从"垂拱之治"的远古传说挖掘出"无为而治"的远古原型;二是以感应论为核心,循"内圣外王"的路径打通了"无为而治"的逻辑通路;三是在天道的层面确证了"无为而治"的形上依据;四是以任官得人的方法论原则凸显了"无为而治"的实践理性。

The inaction governance is the core proposition of Confucian governance doctrine, m the prot：e~ Of pursuing the doctrine of governance, Confucianists developed multiple rational argumentations. Firstly, the ancient prototype of inaction governance was dug up from one ancient legend--＂Chuigong rule＂. Sec- ondly, centering on telepathy theory and followed the path of ＂sageliness within and kingliness without＂, they paved the logical way for governance of inaction. Thirdly, the metaphysical basis of inaction gover- nance was confirmed in terms of natural law. Lastly, the practical reason of inaction governance was high- lighted by the methodology of appointing officials to gain popularity among civilians.