Study of Ancient Classics Should Meet Present Needs  

经世致用

出　　处：《China Today》2018年第10期69-69,共1页今日中国(英文版)

摘　　要：Learning should contribute to good governance.Jingshi(经世)means governance of the coun-try and society,and zhiyong(致用)refers to meeting practical needs.In the early 17th century,thinkers such as Gu Yanwu,Wang Fuzhi,Huang Zongxi,and Li Yong argued that scholarly studies should be geared to meet current needs.They held that while interpreting ancient classics,scholars should expound their views on the social and political issues of their day,solve practical problems,enhance governance of the country,improve people’s livelihood,and promote social reform.This view stressed the practical value of knowledge and the practical responsibilities of intellectuals.It refects the pragmatic character of traditional Chinese intellectuals as well as their concern for the well-being of the people and eagerness to shoulder responsibility for the whole nation.学术要对国家和社会的治理发挥实际效用.“经世”即治理国家和社会事务,“致用”即发挥实际效用.17世纪初思想家顾炎武、王夫之、黄宗羲、李等人倡导学术研究要关注现实,通过解释古代典籍,阐发自己的社会政治见解,解决社会实际问题,以增进国家治理、民生安定、社会改良.这一思想强调知识的政治价值和知识分子的现实担当,体现了中国传统知识分子讲求功效、务实的思想特点和“以天下为己任”的情怀.

分 类 号：K02[历史地理—历史学] K825.1