On Rules

Name: On Rules
ISBN: 9787208157927

童世骏Sep 2019

Rating 3.9

Word count: 167K words
Chapters: 67
ISBN: 9787208157927

Summary

Since the start of reform and opening up, every aspect of social life in China has undergone enormous change. This change is reflected in people's vocabulary and language as well. Among these, the word "rule" is used far more frequently than before. People used to say that we must "act in accordance with objective laws"; now they often say that we must "play by the rules of the game." But what exactly is a rule? Are all rules rules of the game? What is the relationship between rules and rule consciousness? How can we cultivate rule consciousness among citizens (including ourselves)? The Fourth Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee emphasized cultivating rule consciousness: strengthening civic moral construction, promoting fine traditional Chinese culture, enhancing the moral foundations of the rule of law, reinforcing rule consciousness, advocating the spirit of contract, and fostering public order and good customs. Rules are not only standards for individual action but also the foundation of organizational activity, and of course standards for individual action within organizations. On Rules focuses on rules and rule consciousness, grounding its analysis in philosophy, examining theoretical perspectives, and combining them with practice to analyze the current state of rule consciousness in China and the cultivation of individual rule consciousness. It is of great significance to what kind of society we want to build and what kind of people we want to become.

Editor's review

Taking "rules," a high-frequency word in daily life, as its entry point, this book begins with philosophical analysis, distinguishes rules from rules of the game and rules from rule consciousness, and grounds theoretical perspectives in the current state and cultivation of rule consciousness amid China's social transformation. The author is not content to list phenomena but asks what kind of society we want to build and what kind of people we want to become, giving the discussion both scholarly depth and practical concern. Situating the discussion in the context of rule-of-law and moral construction, the book responds to public issues concerning the cultivation of citizens' rule consciousness and is suitable for readers concerned with social order and civic literacy. Readers may compare the philosophical analysis with real-life cases and consider how rules can be transformed from external constraints into internal awareness.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers concerned with issues of social order and civic literacy
Students of philosophy, ethics, or law seeking an introductory analysis of the problem of rules
Practitioners engaged in civic education, rule-of-law publicity, or community governance
Readers in government agencies and enterprises who want to understand the relationship between rule consciousness and the moral foundations of the rule of law

Not a good fit for

Philosophy researchers expecting a purely theoretical system or a strictly academic monograph
Practical operators who only want templates of specific management regulations
Pure literary readers with no interest in either philosophical analysis or social issues

Reading tips

Read first the chapters discussing the relationship between rules and rule consciousness to grasp the book's core question
While reading, use everyday examples such as traffic, queuing, or workplace rules to test the author's analysis
Compare the book's views with documents on the rule of law and civic moral construction to understand its practical orientation
After finishing, try writing a short commentary on "how to cultivate rule consciousness" to consolidate what you have learned

版权信息
前言
论“规则”
一、作为哲学分析对象的“规则”概念
二、从规则的约束基础来分析规则
三、从规则的约束范围来分析规则
四、从上述分析出发理解法律规则
五、把不同类型规则区分开来有重要意义
论哈贝马斯的规则观
一、没有主体间性，就不知道某人是不是在“遵守一条规则”
二、没有主体间性，就无法形成“规则意识”
三、没有主体间性，就无法确定规则的正当性
四、从主体间性角度研究规则问题的现实意义
论罗尔斯的规则观
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二
三
四
五
规则、事实与范例——回应黄勇和郁振华
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论规则与规则意识
一、谈谈规则
二、规则包括哪些类型？
三、谈谈规则意识
规则意识与社会文明规则、法治与民生”出版座谈会上的发言
一、规则的四个特点
二、规则意识中的两个向度：能力和意愿
三、规则意识中的“能力”向度
四、规则意识中的“意愿”向度
规则意识与理性素质
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二
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四
规则意识的培育实践
一、规则意识和公民道德
二、“游戏规则”非同儿戏
三、当违规操作成为习惯动作
良好的规则意识是领导干部的核心素质
一、从“对错”的角度谈如何培育良好的规则意识
二、从“利害”的角度谈如何培育良好的规则意识
三、从“好坏”问题的角度谈如何培养良好的规则意识
四、从普遍规则与特殊语境之间关系的角度谈如何培育良好的规则意识
学术规范的哲学讨论之一
一
二
三
四
五
学术规范的哲学讨论之二
一、关于规范
二、关于学术规范
三、关于哲学研究的规范
“填补空区”：从“人学”到“法学” ——读哈贝马斯的《在事实与规范之间》
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四
哈贝马斯论事实与规范之间的关系
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四
五

FAQ

Is this book a pure philosophical work or a popular reader?

It is grounded in philosophical analysis but written for real-world issues, and its language is not obscure; it falls between academic discussion and commentary on public issues. Readers can find both conceptual analysis and an examination of the current state of rule consciousness in China. It suits general readers willing to think hard about social problems, not those seeking only light entertainment.

Are the "rules" discussed in the book the same as laws?

No. The book distinguishes rules from rules of the game and also discusses the relationship between rule consciousness and the rule of law and morality. Law is an important form of rules, but rules also include social customs and organizational systems. The author is concerned with why people obey rules and how rule consciousness takes shape, a perspective broader than legal provisions.

What background knowledge is needed to read this book?

No professional philosophical training is required; ordinary social experience is enough. If you have thought about concepts such as rules, institutions, and civic consciousness, reading will be smoother. Slow down at passages of philosophical analysis and understand them in light of the social-life examples in the book; they should pose no real obstacle.

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About the author

童世骏 Author

Tong Shijun is an author active in Chinese reading circles and academic publishing. Public information about him is limited, and no clear records of his birth and death dates, nationality, or professional positions are available. The database contains five of his works, spanning Western philosophy, philosophical readers, inspirational growth, and culture and education, which suggests a broad range of writing interests. Representative works include A History of Western Philosophy: From Ancient Greece to the Present, Introduction to Philosophy, On Rules, The Spiritual and Cultural Life of Our Times, and Education Satisfying the People in the New Era: Multidisciplinary Perspectives. Judging from these titles and categories, he both surveys and introduces the history and groundwork of philosophy and addresses practical issues such as rules, spiritual and cultural life, and education. His writing combines scholarly context with concern for current affairs, addresses general readers and educators, and has a certain influence in philosophy popularization and public cultural discussion.