Abstract:
Inspecting the whole modernistic theoretical systems of Giddens' , trust relationship is its inner consistent clue. According to the viewpoints of Giddens' , trust is the base of individual' s ontological security system, and also the ligament between the ontological security and the outer environment. The formation of trust depends upon certain living environments. As the Enlightenment comes forth and the modernity comes along, the living surroundings of human race have greatly changed, which result in the transformation of trust relationships, that is, the transformation from "regional" trusts to "disembeding" ones. "Disembeding " trusts lay its bases upon the symbolic signs and the expert systems. They have led to a series of adaptive responses, such as fortune attitude, practical attitude and the cynic pessimism attitude. The significances of Giddens' modernistic thoughts exhibit not only on its methodology, but also on its vigilance.[著者文摘]
Key words:
Giddens; Modernity ; Trust ; Ontological Security