道家政治思想的当代价值

The Contemporary Value of the Taoist Political Thought

道家认为道是宇宙万物的本原和主宰,是理想的为政治国之道,并对道充满敬畏;因道之"无为"属性,而主张"无为而治";以建构"小国寡民"、"至德之世"为为政目标;在国与国的关系方面提倡和平,反对战争,希望国家无论大小都要彼此谦下。这些观点提醒我们,依法治国,就要树立法律的绝对权威,对法律持有敬畏之心;治国要遵从客观规律,尊重前任所制定的各项政策,顺应民心,重视民意;为政的终极目标应该是国强民富,让人民幸福而自豪;坚持和平发展的道路,保持谦虚和低调,平等地对待所有国家。

The Taoists consider that Tao(law) is the origin and master of the universe and the ideal way of administering a country, and so feel fear of Tao. Because of the inactive nature of Tao, the Taoists insists on governance by doing nothing that goes against nature. Aiming at a small territory and little population as the most noble world, the Taoists hope that each nation, regardless of huge or small ones, promotes peace, opposites war, and keeps modest to each other. These opinions warn us to handle state affairs according to law, establish the abso-lute authority of law, feel fear in law, administer a country by following objective laws, respecting predecessor 's policy, complying with the desires of the people, and paying attention to public opinion. Its ultimate aim of official career is to construct a strong country and make people rich, so that people feel happy and proud in the peaceful development, keeping modest and low profile, and communicating with all nations equally.