试论郭嵩焘的对外开放思想

Comment on Guo Song-tao's Thought of Opening to the Outside World

在中国近代思想史上 ,郭嵩焘是一位极为孤独的热眼向洋、寻求民族振兴之路的先行者。其对外开放思想不管是在政治、经济方面 ,还是在对外关系或文化教育等方面 ,都是独树一帜 ,远远地走在时代的前列 ,具有整体性、求实性、前瞻性、坚定性等鲜明的特点 ,是历史遗留给我们的宝贵的馈赠。

In the ideology history of modern China, Guo Song tao was a lonely forerunner, who had been probing for methods of rejuvenating the nation by learning from foreign countries. His unique thought of opening to the outside world pioneered not only in the field of economy and politics but also in the field of foreign relationship, culture and education. Characterized by its entirety, reality, foresight and firmness, his thought presented us with a precious historic heritage.