Abstract:The German word Recht contains multiple layers of meaning such as “justice”, “fairness”, “rights”, “law”, etc. To examine the Chinese translations of Recht in important works of Marx and Engels into Chinese, and clarify the correspondences between Recht and the translated terms such as “law”, “right” and “legal right”, we can find that it is difficult for these translations to fully express the essence of Recht. This challenge arises due to the divergence in language and consciousness reflected in cultural traditions and ways of thinking, and behind them are differences that are rooted in distinct historical developments. The Germanic peoples inherited Roman law more than other European countries in the process of conquering ancient Rome. The word Recht carries the concept of “justice” and “rights” based on the principles of equality and freedom that originated in the establishment of the Roman city-states and are semantically related to the concept of “justice” and “rights”, which are absent in the Chinese legal tradition. The intricate relationship among language, consciousness, and the world can be explored through the translation of such important keywords. The exploration of the multilayered meanings of these crucial terms can reveal the underlying realities and historical development behind the linguistic and conceptual orders, which precisely constitutes an area where Hanese philosophy can focus its efforts.
文 兵. 德语Recht的翻译:汉语哲学面对的一个具体困境[J]. 语言战略研究, 2024, 9(2): 17-27.
Wen Bing. Translation of the German Word “Recht”: A Specific Predicament Encountered by Hanese Philosophy. , 2024, 9(2): 17-27.