Vindication of Chinese Traditional Legal Philosophy

摘要

With increasing prevalence of western learning, in the Chinese academia, there are many misunderstandings on the Chinese traditional legal philosophy or Chinese legal system. In the paper, with regard to the most fundamental issues in the Chinese legal system, new explanations are given based on the latest research results concerning the science of law (especially the legal history) to correct such misunderstandings. They are of significance for studying, succeeding and carrying forward the essences of the Chinese traditional legal philosophy.