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The Influence of Gaoyao's Thought of Rule of Law on Chinese Law Culture

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DOI: 10.23977/law.2024.030320 | Downloads: 2 | Views: 97

Author(s)

Zhang Juan 1

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1 Jurisprudence, West Anhui University, Lu'an, Anhui, China

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Zhang Juan

ABSTRACT

The origin of traditional Chinese rule of law culture can be traced back to historical figures during the period of Yao, Shun, and Yu.Gaoyao is revered as the ancestor of the Chinese nation's judiciary and a revered prison god in later dynasties. It holds a very important position in Chinese history, especially in the history of the legal system. As an important figure in ancient Chinese legal culture, Gaoyao's legal ideology has also deeply influenced China's history and modernity.On the basis of exploring Gaoyao's thought of rule of law, the article reveals its important value to the origin of law, the creation of criminal law and the concept of rule of law in China. On the basis of combing and organizing historical materials about Gaoyao, it summarizes the connotation and significance of Gaoyao's thought of rule of law and reveals the profound influence of Gaoyao's thought of rule of law on Chinese law culture. Through research, the author found that Gaoyao creat Divine Judgment Law;definition of punishment; the prison;the relationship between the rule of law and the rule of morality.Gaoyao's Thought of Rule of Law promote the comprehensive rule of law and achieve stability and progress.

KEYWORDS

Gaoyao; origin of law; criminal law; thought of rule of law; rule of law

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Zhang Juan, The Influence of Gaoyao's Thought of Rule of Law on Chinese Law Culture. Science of Law Journal (2024) Vol. 3: 151-156. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/DOI: 10.23977/law.2024.030320.

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