关键词: 政, 刑, 德性, 德性养成

Abstract: Confucius denied that “Zheng”(政) and “xing”(刑) can function positively in cultivating virtue. Although the determent of political injunction or punishment by the law can prevent people from violating law, and make their behavior comply with norms, it is just the obstacle of the internalization of virtue. On the contrary, Aristotle insisted that the cultivation of virtue depends on Custom and education. Furthermore, it can not be independent of law and threatening of punishment. Two sharply opposite opinions lead to the reflection of law and politics' function in cultivating virtue.

Key words: zheng, xing, virtue, virtue cultivation