林纾的西学观

Lin Shu’s vision on western learning

林纾虽然具有极强的反西方列强意识,但他并不反对西学的输入。林纾对西方近代启蒙哲学所张扬的基本观念有所了解,并乐于接受,对西学的某些观点也能予以审视和反思。但林纾对西方的自由、平等之说,仍存在着理解上的肤浅与隔膜。这种现象有助于我们认识近代西学东渐过程的曲折与艰难,有助于我们体味林纾面对西学东渐大潮时特有的复杂心态和观念。

Lin Shu was not opposed to the introduction of western learning,despite that he was strongly against western powers. He had an understanding of the fundamental conception in the enlightening contemporary western philosophy,which he would accept. However,he examined and reconsidered some of the conception. He did not quite understand the theory on freedom and equality, for which he was not without doubt. This phenomenon indicates the twists and hardship in the gradual acceptance of modern western learning,which enables us to understand the complex thinking and ideology of Lin Shu in facing the gradual introduction movement of western learning.