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 在我的碩士論文中，研究黑根（Kurtis Hagen）對中國傳統思想家荀子的建構論式詮釋。這位美國學者提供給我們一個對於了解荀子核心思想的新角度：特別是他如何重建荀子的理論，對於荀子來說，人類道德並非基於某種客觀標準，而是需要已有的習俗和制度透過新的詮釋不斷地「被創造」和「再被創造」。

荀子的思想是複雜的，但相當一致。他關注的是「人性」（性），以及如何以道德改造它。只有透過修身養性，才有可能獲得足夠的控制，實現和諧的社會生活。因此，根據黑根對荀子的理解，我們不是問道德本質是什麼，而是應該注重建構合理的道德標準和可實行的社會秩序。

在我的理解中，黑根的建構主義詮釋可以使我們在現代重新詮釋荀子。在重建黑根的詮釋後，探索荀子一些在現代的觀點，也討論其潛在的缺陷。

關鍵字：中國傳統哲學、荀子、黑根、建構論、社會秩序、道德

Abstract

In my M.A. dissertation, I investigate Kurtis Hagen’s constructivist interpretation of the Classical Chinese thinker Xunzi. The American scholar Hagen provides us with a new perspective for understanding the core arguments advanced by Xunzi; in particular, he reconstructs how, for Xunzi, human morality can never be based on some sort of objective standard, but needs to be “created” and “re-created” constantly through new interpretations of existing practices and institutions.

Xunzi’s ideas are complex, but quite consistent. He is concerned with “human nature” (xing) and how to transform it ethically. Only through self-cultivation is it possible to achieve adequate control and achieve a harmonious community life. Therefore, according to Hagen’s reading of Xunzi, instead of asking ourselves what morality actually is, we should rather focus on the construction of legitimate moral standards and a viable social order.

In my understanding, Hagen’s constructivist interpretation allows us to re-interpret Xunzi for our contemporary needs. After having reconstructed Hagen’s interpretation, I explore such a contemporary perspective of reading Xunzi today and also discuss its potential shortcomings.