晚清时期曾国藩“淮南子学”研究述论

A Survey of Huainanzi Studies in the Late Qing Dynasty

作为晚清时期的一代儒臣,曾国藩对汉代道家论著《淮南子》兴趣浓厚,并且颇有研究心得。曾国藩对《淮南子》的研究主要采取文献校理和思想感悟两种方式。前者包括对书中文辞的校勘、释义、溯源,以及对原注的修正补充,反映出清代乾嘉学风对曾氏的深刻影响;后者则表现为曾氏对该书的思想解读和精神体悟,展现其作为晚清重要的政治家对《淮南子》思想的独特认知。总体来看,曾国藩对《淮南子》的研究尽管内容有限,缺乏一定的系统性,但在清代"淮南子学"史上仍不失其独特的学术价值和意义。

As a Confucianist in the late Qing dynasty, Zeng Guofan shows strong interest in Huainanzi, the great Taoist work of the Han Dynasty.His research mainly involves literature collection and original perceptions. The former includes collation and interpretation of Chinese phrases,tracing of the sources, the correction and supplement of original notes, which reflects the profound influence of Qian-jia School; the latter reveals unique interpretations and insights of an important politician in the late Qing Dynasty. Generally, although Zeng Guofan's study of Huainanzi is limited and unsystematic, it still has its unique academic value and significance.