An investigation of Yanfu's Theroy of Saving the Nation through Education

YanFu is a Chinese thinker and educationist in the modernization times. His theory is a mixture of advantages and disadvantages , based on vulgar evolutionism .His unique theory about saving the nation through education had abundant content and have come to a systematic theory system. He aimed at harmonious development in moral integrity ,intelligence and physique ,which broke through the old restriction of traditional education .His practical theory on education content embodied the demands of social development and changes in modern times , and it had great effects on the generation and development of our new education .His practice-emphasizing methodology made us find an effective course to break through traditional education .His educational theory not only affected the young intellectuals in that time , also has enlightenment to the up-to-date education.