浅论曾纪泽对西学的探索及认识

On Zeng Jize’s Exploration and Understanding of Western Learning

曾纪泽对“西学”的探索涵括以军事长技为代表的器物层面、发展工商以富国强民的经济层面和提倡仿效西方制度的政治层面。处在一个社会政治经济关系急剧变革的时代,其对西学的认识呈现出鲜明的时代特征和浓厚的传统色彩。

Zeng Jize’s exploration of Western learning involves the aspect of military equipment represented by military techniques,the economic aspect of developing industry and commerce to make the country rich and powerful so that its people can enjoy a prosperous life,and the political aspect of advocating following the example of the Western system.In an era of rapid changes in social,political and economic relations,Zeng’s understanding of Western learning shows distinct characteristics of the times and strong traditional colors.