十七世纪中国的社会伦理状况考查——以《醒世姻缘传》为中心

On the Research about Ethical Situation of China in 17th Century——Taking Xing Shi Yin Yuan Zhuan as an Example

明代中晚期以来,社会发生着巨大变化,这种变化在伦理层面也有所反映。以《醒世姻缘传》为例可以看出,虽然"三纲"依然是社会的伦理基础,但是父子关系、夫妻关系、宗族关系以及家庭的重心都在转化,传统的礼制受到了挑战。心学在这个时期产生,强调道德的主体理性,道德平民化、内向化,对民众思想有一定的影响。但是由于传统礼法的约束力下降,新的伦理规范还没有产生,整个社会的伦理状况陷入混乱。

Great social changes have taken place since the Mid - Ming Dynasty. The transformation of ethics was notable, which can be reflected in Xing Shi Yin Yuan Zhuan. The traditional ethical code San Gang met challenges in agnation, transferring of family cen- ter, and relationships between man and wife, father and son. The philosophy of the mind which takes inward oriented ethical strategies emerged, which had an influence on common people, without the formation of new codes. In such circumstances, the social ethics were stuck in mess.