【摘要】 宪政原则起源于道德原则。后者有两个起源,一是形而下起源,一是形而上起源。形而下起源就是经验的起源;形而上起源则是宗教的或类宗教的文化传统起源。形而下起源为宪政主义提供了坚实的功利基础,而形而上起源则为宪政主义提供超越性和神圣性,使现实中的凡人敬畏宪政原则。西方宪政主义在形而上层面受益于基督教的资源,而中国的儒家传统,尤其是有关天道的学说,则是中国宪政主义的形而上源泉。现代社会,尤其在中国,人们往往关注宪政主义的世俗层面,而忽略甚至否定宪政主义的形而上起源,这不仅是对宪政主义的错误理解,而且也是导致宪政失败的重要原因。更多还原

【Abstract】 Constitutional principles originate from moral principles. The latter have two origins. One is empirical origin,another metaphysical origin. Empirical origin is from experiences,and metaphysical origin from religion or quasi- religion cultural tradition. Empirical origin provides solid foundation of utility for constitutionalism,while metaphysical origin makes constitutionalism transcendent and divine,and is respected and feared by mortals. Western constitutionalism is benefited from Christianity at metaphysical level,while Confucianism tradition,especially its theory about "Tiandao ",is the metaphysical source of China’s constitutionalism. In modern society,especially in China,people often concern with the secular dimension of constitutionalism,and ignore even deny its metaphysical origin,which is not only a misunderstanding to constitutionalism,but also a main factor leading to failure of constitutionalism.更多还原