《尚书·吕刑》与“明德慎罚”思想

On “Shangshu·Lü Xing” and the View of “Noble Morality and Cautious Punishment”

"明德慎罚"是《尚书·吕刑》德政观的思想渊源。考据《吕刑》,发现其文本中传达了"明德慎罚"的信息。《吕刑》关于"明德慎罚"思想的表达,是早期"《书》教"传统传播的诉求。在后世"《书》教"传统的更定、发展中,"明德慎罚"依然是维系统治的有效策略。

The view of＂noble morality and cautious punishment＂is the origin of the view of benevolent politics reflected in Shangshu·LüXing.Through textual researches,it is found that the view of＂noble morality and cautious punishment＂is conveyed in LüXing,which is the appeal of the spreading of the tradition of＂book teaching＂in the early stage.In the revision and development of the tradition of＂book teaching＂in the later period,the view of ＂noble morality and cautious punishment＂is still the most effective way to sustain the power of the governing class.