论传统俭德的恒久价值及启示

On the Everlasting Values and Revelations of Traditional Frugality

中华民族历来崇尚节俭。俭德在漫长的传统社会主要经历了四个发展阶段:夏商周时期的发端、春秋战国时期的兴盛、正统崇俭抑奢思想的延续以及明清之际的尚奢崇俭之辩。由此形成了中华民族热爱劳动、勤俭节约的优良传统。当今时代,与传统的农业社会已不可同日而语,但作为人类美德之"俭",仍具有现实价值。在生产发达、物质丰富的时代其价值愈发明显。应对新的时代问题,传统俭德的内涵和价值在抑制欲望、培养德性、树立正确的消费观、促进社会可持续发展等方面具有重要启示。

The Chinese nation has always admired frugality. In the long traditional society,frugality experienced four stages of development：the beginning of the Xia,Shang,Zhou period,the prosperity of the Warring States Period,the continuation of the orthodox concept of advocation of frugality and suppression of extravagance,and the debate of extravagance in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It created an excellent tradition of the Chinese people who love labor and diligence. In today＇s era,it is no longer comparable to traditional agricultural society,but frugality still has practical value as the human virtue. In the era of advanced production and material enrichment,its value has become increasingly apparent. In response to the new era issues,the connotation and value of traditional frugality have important implications in restraining desires,cultivating virtues,establishing correct consumption concepts,and promoting sustainable social development.