Abstract: Beneficence is an important concept in Laozi's thoughts. It reflects Laozi's simple humanistic thoughts and his love for nature and humanity. To analyze Laozi's humanistic thoughts is instrumental to our understanding of Marxist humanitarianism and our advocating humanitarianism in the construction of socialist morality.

Key words: beneficence, sober humanitarianism, fraternity, Marxist humanitarianism

摘要： “慈”是老子思想的重要范畴,这一范畴集中体现了老子的朴素人道主义思想,表达了一种关爱自然、关爱人类的宽广胸怀。对老子朴素人道主义思想进行辨证分析,对于正确理解马克思主义人道主义、在社会主义道德建设中坚持和发扬人道主义精神具有重要的现实意义。

关键词: “慈”, 朴素人道主义, 博爱, 马克思主义人道主义