先秦“论”体文之演进及其成就

On the Evolution and Achievement of the "Lun" Genre in the Pre-Qin Dynasties

先秦时期,"论"体文经历了从无到有,从萌芽到定型、成熟的完整发展过程。《墨子》"论"体文代表了先秦"论"体文的初期形态,虽有其不完足之处,但已能够紧紧围绕同一主题集中论述。《墨子》对名实概念的强调,提出的诸多逻辑学原理,为后人论事说理提供了坚实的思维基础。《荀子》"论"体文体现了先秦"论"体文体制的定型和成熟。《韩非子》以政论文著称,其结构之明晰、论证方法之犀利、文风之峻峭、行文之流利,为后世政论文提供了可供追慕的典范。

In the pre-Qin period, the “Lun” genre experienced a complete development process from germination to stereotypes and maturity. The “Lun” genre of Mozi stood for its early stages. Although they had some imperfect, they were able to focus on a subject closely. Mozi emphasized the concept of name and reality, presented many logic principle, all these provided the solid basis of thinking for the future generations to discuss reasoning. The “Lun” genre of Xunzi reflected the “Lun” genre＇ s stereotypes and maturity. Hanfeizi was known for the political thesis. Their clear structure, their sharp argument method, their sheer style and fluent writing set an example for future generations to write political essays.