福泽谕吉的“肉食说”及其在日本近代文明史上的意义

Fukuzawa Yukichi’s "Creophagism" and Its Significance in the History of Modern Japanese Civilization

福泽谕吉"肉食说"的意义,并不单纯在于倾慕西洋肉食的美味,也不在于对日本传统菜食习惯的简单否定,他的主旨是希望日本尽早达到西洋的文明水平。福泽对肉食的鼓吹,首先从批驳佛教的慈悲思想和日本传统的污秽观念开始,试图从根本上来清除日本人的心灵障碍。从这一层面而言,福泽的"肉食说"也具有对于民众的思想启蒙意义。

The significance of Fukuzawa Yukichi＇s ＂Creophagism＂ does not lie in mere admiration for daintiness of Western ereophagy, or in quick rejection of Japanese traditional diet. His gist is to bring Japan up to the level of Western civilization as soon as possible. Fukuzawa＇s advocacy of ereophagy proceeds from his critiques of benevolence in Buddhism and traditional Japanese concept of filthiness. By doing so, he attempts to eliminate the mental obstacles of the Japanese people. In this sense, Fukuzawa＇s ＂Creophagism＂ works to enlighten the masses.