张謇民生观与民生实践的思考

On Zhang Jian's Thoughts and Practice of the People's Livelihood

张謇的民生观继承了"民贵君轻"的优秀民生观的内涵,又吸收了西方有关民生观的部分内容。张謇"救国"理论,即民生理论,宗旨是顺应潮流,与世界接轨,将中国建成一个国强民富的国家。张謇的民生实践具有言行一致、涵盖广泛、追求一流与始终如一四方面特点。立足于责任方角度,张謇自我身份错位,承担起政府职能,是导致民生实践失败的主要原因。

Mr. Zhang Jian＇s thoughts on the people＇s livelihood represented an inheritance of the traditional concept of ＂The people are more important than the ruler＂ and a part of western ideas as well. His theory of ＂National Salvation＂ , i.e. the theory of the people＇s livelihood,was intended to build China a strong and affluent modem country,following the time trend and being in line with the world. He practiced what he said consistently in a wide range,pursuing for the best. However Mr. Zhang had mistaken his identity,bearing the responsibility of the government,which eventually led to his failure in the practice.