Abstract:

〔Abstract〕 The concept of public and private ownership has become a relatively mature concept in the pre-Qin period mostly manifested as political and ethical significance. Lao Zi， based on Tao， taking public and private as the role， function and realm， elevated the concept of public and private to the metaphysical level and endowed the traditional concept of public and private with new connotation. Specifically， natural law benefits everything but does not lead to disputes. It embodies the selflessness as morality into all things on earth， which shows the function and realm of selflessness of natural law. The process from selflessness to selfishness tells the transformation from public to private， which is the main part of LaoZi's dialectical thought. Being less selfish and less lustful is the process of overcoming private interests， which shows the way returning to natural law from humanity. The philosophical wisdom contained in Lao Zi's private and public view is of great significance to the times.

Key words: 〔Key words〕 , natural law； , no kinship； , public； , private