Science and Technology Philosophy in China-Yesterday, today and tomorrow

Science philosophy in the past 100-year development in China has experienced 3 main stages, i.e. the beginning, the limited growing, and the rapid developing stages. The over rapid and enthusiastic development of science philosophy in China since 1978 reveals that genuine science philosophy research requires, first of all, of the spirit and capability of analyzing and reasoning as well as a sense of emphasis on the fundamental issues in science philosophy inquiry. This, however, is just what researchers in this area lack, thus becoming an obstacle to deep investigation. The prospect of science philosophy is not viewed optimistically due to several problems in the course of its development. As a matter of fact, the healthy growth of a field of study really needs a sure-footed attitude and devotion in the solution of one's own problems. Science philosophy seldom offers a homogeneous answer to the problems about the traditional views of science. Its growth is stimulated by the development of new disciplines and technology. The future development of the Chinese science philosophy should focus on basic training, paying attention to the progress of science and technology, solving problems, and speeding up the process of localization.