Modern Scrutinizing of Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi’s Science and Technology Thought
Zhi Guang-yuan
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Zhi Guang-yuan
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Both Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi are the famous philosophers on the science and technology aspects in ancient China,they claimed that the Tao begets all things of the world and acting following nature law.On one hand,they admitted the function value of science and technology and the importance of knowing nature law,on the other hand,they criticized the existing and potential harm of science and technology,which seems to be a antinomy but the same in essence,and these two aspects can prevent the negative effect emerged to fulfill better and sustainable development.The science and technology thought of Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi is a treasure that has referential experiences for solving scientific and technological problems in modern times.
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Both Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi are the famous philosophers on the science and technology aspects in ancient China,they claimed that the Tao begets all things of the world and acting following nature law.On one hand,they admitted the function value of science and technology and the importance of knowing nature law,on the other hand,they criticized the existing and potential harm of science and technology,which seems to be a antinomy but the same in essence,and these two aspects can prevent the negative effect emerged to fulfill better and sustainable development.The science and technology thought of Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi is a treasure that has referential experiences for solving scientific and technological problems in modern times.
Key concepts: Antinomy, Treasure, Harm, China, Value (mathematics), Function (biology), Philosophy, Epistemology