亲亲相隐制度是中国古代礼治主义的产物,有其历史局限性,但也有其合理性。亲亲相隐制度体现了人性关怀,增加了人的安全感,有利于促进社会的和谐稳定。在构建社会主义和谐社会的今天,有必要通过界定亲亲相隐制度的性质、行为方式等内容,以重新构建我国的亲亲相隐制度。 The system of deference of relatives is the product of ancient Chinese rulingism, which has its historical limitation but also its rationality. The system of deference of relatives embodies humanistic concern, increases people’s sense of security, and helps to promote social harmony and stability. In building a socialist harmonious society today, it is necessary to reconstruct the system of deference of relatives in our country by defining the nature of the system of deference of relatives and the ways of behavior.