先秦法家之「勢」論的心理學詮釋

A Psychological Interpretation of Pre-Qin Legalist’s Shi Theory

本論文是以文化視角對先秦法家「勢」論展開的心理學詮釋。「勢」是領導者、組織者必須具備的，它在維護社會、組織的和諧、有序的發展中起著重要作用。「勢」論並非西方心理學中「權力」理論所能完全涵蓋。它與中國的歷史文化背景有著密不可分的內在聯繫。因此，筆者力圖將它放在歷史、文化的背景中去解析，通過它透視法家對人的心理和行為的觀點與理論，並為豐富現代心理學的概念、理論提供有力的借鑒。

The shi theory of the Pre-Qin legalists is analyzed with respect to its historical and cultural contexts. Systematic analysis of the definition of shi, the works of the Pre-Qin legalists, and the mental basis of shi and its related concepts, including status, reward, and punishment, allow for the development of a behavioral model under the legalist framework. This model can be used to interpret and manage behavior in contemporary Chinese society.