《老子》五千言:商鞅新政的谤文

5000-Word Laozi: Slander of Shang Yang's New Policy

在楚简研究中 ,有论者认为 ,二千言简本《老子》出自老聃 ,五千言《老子》则出自太史儋。太史儋入秦为公元前 35 0年 ,正值商鞅变法十年前后 ,五千言悉数采用二千言并加以改铸 ,实际为反变法而造。其不朽的哲学价值 ,在它原创性的“道生一”图式 ,这相对独立于其政治取向。此后 ,在秦的韩非和吕不韦从相反立场利用了它 。

In the study of Chu bamboo slips, some believe that 2000 word Laozi is written by Laodan, while 5000 word Laozi was by Taishi Dan. Taishi Dan comes to Qin in 350 BC, ten years around Shang Yang Reform. His Laozi develops from the whole 2000 word text, but is adapted for the purpose of opposing the Reform. Its immortal philosophical value lies in its original pattern of 'dao sheng yi', which comparatively independent from its political orientation. Afterwards, Han Fei and Lü Buwei of Qin avail themselves of it from opposite stands, and Han Fei causes it to replace and shadow the 2000 word text.