儒道人性论之基本差异

儒家人性论,根基于仁义之道。儒家对于人性的论证与说明,其目的在于要为所张扬的仁义之道确立一根基与现实之出路。而道家的人性论不过是其道论的自然延伸,甚至毋宁说其人性论就是其道论的具体化,以及有机组成部分。儒家强调仁、义、礼,在儒家看来,强调仁、义、礼就够了;而在道家看来,更应当强调道与德,即强调自然与真诚,诚的基础是自然。道家强调自然,突出的正是道德行为真诚无伪、真实无欺的性质。

The Basic Differences of Human Nature of Confucianism

The human nature of Confucianism is rooted in the ways of the authoritative and appropriate conducts.The aim of Confucian demonstration and explanation of human nature is to establish the basis and way to reality.However,as regards Taoists,their human nature is only the natural extension of their Way.In the eye of Confucianism,the emphasis on the authoritative conduct,appropriate conduct and rites is enough,but in the eye of Taoism, virtue should be emphasized.The basis of honesty is nature that Taoism emphasizes.That the moral conducts have honesty without cheating is the result of Taoism emphasizing nature.