GAO Bing-han. On the Confucian "Great Unification" Thought. [J]. Journal of University of Jinan(Social Science Edition) 20(1):1-4(2010)DOI:
On the Confucian "Great Unification" Thought
摘要
儒家的"大一统"思想
内涵丰富
有两大要点:一是孟子提出的"一天下"
一是荀子论证的"一制度"。"一天下"是国家、民族统一理论
"一制度"是社会制度统一理论。在分裂与战乱时期
天下"定于一"是"大一统"的第一要求。完成"一天下"之后
紧接着提出"一制度"
是"大一统"的必然要求。"一天下"与"一制度"
是长久维持"大一统"的根本保证。"大一统"是中国历史永远不变的目标。
Abstract
The Confucian thought of "Great Unification" has rich connotation of which there are two important points: one
Mencius poinetd "one world"
the other
Xunzi argued"one system"."One world" is a country-nation-unified theory
"one system" is a unified theory of the social system.On the times of division and war
different parts are scheduled for"one world" which is the first requirement for the"Great Unification".After the completion of "one world"
"one system" is stated which is the inexorable requirements for the"Great Unification"."One world" and "one system"are the fundamental guarantee for a long-term maintenance of "Great Unification".That "Great Unification"is the goal of China’s history will never change.