从民族性格看古希腊法治文明的起源

The National Character and the Origin of the Rule of Law Civilization in Ancient Greece

古希腊之所以成为西方法治文明的源头和发祥地,与古希腊民族的性格特征具有极大关联。由于特殊的地理环境和生存空间,古希腊民族形成了独特的性格特征:崇尚理性,尊重知识;热心政治、追求民主;酷爱运动,讲求规则。这些性格特征促使古希腊民族成为西方法治文明的缔造者和开创者。崇尚理性,尊重知识的品格奠定了古希腊法治文明的思想基础;热心政治,追求民主的性格是古希腊法治文明的内在动力;而酷爱运动,讲求规则的性格则为古希腊法治文明提供了成功范例。

The ancient Greek national character was one of the reasons that ancient Greece became the source of Western civilization and the birthplace of the rule of law.Because of the special geographical environment and living habits,the ancient Greek nation developed a unique personality:advocating rational thinking and knowledge;pursuing politics and democracy;and loving sports and complying with the rules.These characteristics made the ancient Greeks the founder and pioneer of Western civilization.The reverence for reason and respect for knowledge laid the ideological foundation for the rule of law in ancient Greek civilization.The enthusiastic interest in politics and pursuit of democracy served as the intrinsic driving force behind the rule of law in ancient Greece.Meanwhile,the love for sports and emphasis on rules provided successful examples for the rule of law in ancient Greek civilization.