明代宦官新论

On Power Remolding of Eunuchs in Ming Dynasty

明代的宦官制度一直为人所诟病,甚至很多人都将明代灭亡的原因归结为宦官,尽管牵强,但是明代宦官为害之深是汉唐两代所不曾有的,既要究其制度成因,更需要对其社会背景下的心理因素进行剖析。

The eunuch system in Ming Dynasty has always been criticized,and many people even think it should take the responsibility of Ming Dynasty＇s destruction. Although this idea seems a little far- fetched,the eunuch＇s damage to Ming Dynasty is much more deeper than its damage to Han Dynasty and Tang Dynasty. For the studying of Ming Dynasty eunuch,it is necessary to delve into not only the system factors,but also the psychological factors under that certain social background,and with more now perspectives.