Abstract: Virtue and knowledge are linked in Greek philosophy which means truthmay bring about goodness. Modern epistemology holds that Knowledge is power, which sees acquiring knowledge are. Power as identical. In this view, Knowledge (reason )is the universal foundation of ethics with human dignity and subjectivityas the highest value of ethic pursuit. Since 20th century, thanks to the alienation of science, the problem betwee knowledge and human happiness and fate emerges as a pivotal ethical concern. Searching for an ought to outlet for knowledge is not only an ethical mission but also a holy mission of human being.

Key words: The ethical value of knowledge, Intellective vindication, Ethical critique

摘要： 古希腊哲学最早将美德与知识相联系,“真”的达到就是“善”的实现,人的合目的性是建立在其合规律性的基础上的,伦理学从此有了独立存在的根据。近代知识论提出“知识就是力量”,将获得知识与获得幸福视为同一,知识(理性)是建立伦理的绝对普遍的坚实基础,人的尊严和主体性成为伦理追求的最大价值。20世纪以来,由于科学知识的异化,“知识与人的幸福和命运问题”凸现在当代伦理学面前。为知识找寻一条“应然”的光明之路,不仅是伦理学的理论使命,也是人类自身的神圣使命。

关键词: 知识的伦理价值, 知识辩护, 伦理批判