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| 文章编号：1672-3104(2026)01-0208-10 |
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从“节性”到“心性”——先秦儒家道德哲学对“性”的诠释 |
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贺敢硕 |
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（首都师范大学政法学院，北京，100089） |
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| 摘 要： “性”的概念在早期哲学语境中的发生与建构的问题，仍存在可分析之处。前诸子时代关于“性”的论述是以“节性”为主要特征的规范伦理学，它表现为契合于“德行”的实践方式，在这一语境里，“性”没有独立的理论地位。孔子及其后学的论述很难脱离“节性”的范畴，但经过他们的诠释，“性”逐渐呈现出“内”的意义，和“心”的观念产生了联系。孟子使逐渐孳乳的“心性”观念发展至成熟的形态，营造了一种崭新的哲学语境，让“性”成为一个独立的问题范畴。这是心性学为先秦道德哲学的建构作出的重要贡献。 |
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| 关键词： 性；节性；德行；心；心性 |
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From “Jie Xing” to “Xin-Xing”: Interpretation of “Xing” in Pre-Qin Confucian moral philosophy |
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HE Ganshuo |
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（College of Political Science and Law, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100089, China） |
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| Abstract: In the early philosophical context, there remains considerable scope for analyzing the emergence and construction of the concept of “Xing” (Nature). In the pre-philosopher era, theories concerning it were predominantly characterized by “Jie Xing” (Regulated Nature), a form of normative ethics manifested as practical methods aligning with “virtuous conduct”. In this context, “Xing” did not possess an independent theoretical status. The statements of Confucius and his subsequent disciples scarcely diverged from the realm of “Jie Xing.” However, through their interpretations, “Xing” gradually began to exhibit an “internal” implication, thereby forging a connection with the concept of “Xin” (Mind). The philosophy of Mencius propelled the evolving notion of “Xin-Xing”(Mind-Nature), towards a mature form, creating a brand-new philosophical context that elevated “Xing” to an independent category of inquiry. This represents a significant contribution of the study of Mind-Nature to the construction of pre-Qin moral philosophy. |
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Key words: Xing (Nature); Jie Xing (Regulated Nature); virtuous conduct; Xin (Mind); Xin-Xing (Mind-Nature) |
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