荀悦的人性学说与治国理论

Xun Yue's Theory of Human Nature and Nation Administration

荀悦从“性情相应”的人性论出发 ,强调“法教”对人性的改造作用 ;在国家政治结构关系中 ,主张君臣民三位一体 ;在治国方略上 ,把道视为总纲 ;在治民方面主张“德刑并举”。他的思想具有承上启下的作用 ,对魏晋政治思潮产生了一定的影响。

Taking his theory of human nature corresponding to human behavior as a starting point, Xun Yue emphasized the renovative function of legal punishment. With regard to the relationship existing in a nation's political structure, he advocated trinity of monarch, his subjects and populace. He regarded morality the guideline for administering a nation. He proposed the combination of morality and penalty in administering the populace. Playing a transitional role, his idea exerted some effect on the political ideology in the dynasties of Wei and Jin.