清官“吏德”论

Study on the “View of Officials’ Moral Standard” Set by Upright Officials

中国古代清官的"吏德",是中国特定文化塑造出来的一种廉政文化遗产,是中华传统美德的重要组成部分。清官"吏德",主要留存于哲人、明君、贤相、清官的警策语录中,内容比较宽泛,主要有四点:一是清正廉明的勤勉;二是知耻好洁的慎独;三是民胞物与的仁恤;四是正道直行的坚守。学习与继承古代清官的"吏德",能进一步提升公务员道德素养,改善执政环境,从而推动整个社会的道德建设。

In ancient China, upright officials＇ ＂moral standard＂ is a kind of anti-corruption cultural heritage molded in the specific Chinese culture. It＇s also an important part of Chinese traditional virtues. The ＂moral standard＂ set by upright officials can mainly be found in remonstration quotations of philosophers, sagacious kings, wise prime ministers, and upright officials. The content covers a comparatively broad range and mainly includes the following four aspects, such as diligence with honesty and uprightness, self-reflection with the consciousness of shame and purity, benevolence with the attitude to treat the masses e- qually and the desire to share resources generously, and the adherence to justice. The study and inheritance of the ＂moral stan- dard＂ set by upright officials can further help public servants improve their moral accomplishment, better the executive envi- ronment, and thus promote the moral building in whole society.