论道家人性论的实质

On Essence of Taoist Theory of Human Nature

学界在论述中国古代的人性论时 ,对于道家的人性论要么阙而不论 ,要么语焉不详。道家的人性论应界说为性善论 ,它是与孟子的性善论内涵有所不同的另一种性善论。这种性善论是道家无为而治思想的理论基石 ,在道家思想体系中有着重要意义。弄清这个问题 。

While discussing theories of human nature of ancient China, the academic circles either fail to discuss the Taoist theory or discuss it vaguely. The Taoist theory should be defined as a theory of original goodness, different from the Mencian theory of original goodness in intension. It is the theoretical base for the Taoist thought of governing by doing nothing that goes against nature and occupies an important place in the Taoist ideological system. To clarify the issue is conducive to a correct understanding of Taoism and Chinese traditional culture.