My previous book, "Why China's Scientific Contribution to Mankind is Much Greater Than that of Europe and the United States," has caused a lot of discussion, but most of the comments ridiculed me for my lack of understanding of science. Today I will continue to analyze, **Science and Capitalism, challenging the view of Western scientific contributions.
Before talking about capitalism, let's first think about what is capitalism
The definition given by the experts is relatively narrow, but the view of capitalism is more profound. He pointed out that capitalism accumulates wealth through aggression and plunder, and the West can only exploit its own nation or sell its resources cheaply. This view is more realistic and helps to understand the nature of capitalism.
The Definition of Science and the Controversy over Western Scientific Contribution.
There is ambiguity in the understanding of science. According to the definition of pro-Western scholars, ancient China was considered to have no science, while Western antiquity was revered as the birthplace of science. However, there are holes in this view, which I will refute from five angles.
1.What is Science?
Science is an ordered system of knowledge with a correct understanding of the objective world. As our understanding of the objective world continues to advance, so does science. The understanding of the ancients was limited to superficial phenomena, but with the passage of time, the correct understanding has been deepened, which is the essence of science.
2.Ancient Greece falsified history, and modern science originated in China and Arabia.
The history of ancient Greece is falsified, and modern Western science does not originate from ancient Greece, but draws on China and the Arab world at the same time. The vast majority of firearms such as gunpowder, muskets, and artillery were invented by the Chinese, and the West only improved on this basis.
3.Original inventions are always more important than improved inventions.
The engineer who invented electronic products was not as great as Faraday, who discovered electromagnetic induction, and the person who invented all kinds of printers was not as great as Bi Sheng, who invented movable type printing. The original inventions of the ancient Chinese occupy an important place in human history, and the improved inventions of the West cannot be compared with them.
4.Ancient China had a developed economy and a meticulous social division of labor, which was conducive to innovation.
The economic base determines the superstructure, and ancient China had a developed economy and a meticulous social division of labor. There is no reason to think that there was no science in ancient China, which was economically developed, on the contrary, it was the soil for the prosperity of science.
5.China is close to the West, and it is convenient for scientific and technological achievements to be disseminated.
China borders the West and Arabia, separated by only a nomadic steppe. The exchanges between ancient China and Europe made it easy to disseminate advanced scientific and technological achievements. In modern times, China and European countries are close to each other, and exchanges have become more convenient.
Summary: Uncovering the truth of Chinese science, the contribution of ancient times is far from being comparable to that of the West.
The history of China is clearly recorded, and many cultural relics and monuments bear witness to the glory of ancient China. Ancient India, ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and ancient Rome are fictional histories of the West, which are not the same as Chinese civilization. Many of China's inventions are of high quality and quantity, and cannot be devalued because of certain scientific definitions. Chinese need to correctly understand their great contribution to the history of science.
This article provides an in-depth analysis and interpretation of China's contribution to the field of science, questioning traditional views on the history of Chinese science from different perspectives. Through critical reflection, the author seeks to reveal the major scientific achievements that China has made since ancient times, and the impact of these achievements on world science.
First of all, the article compares the relationship between capitalism and science, emphasizes the essence of capitalism through the viewpoint of ***, and provides a theoretical basis for the subsequent discussion of the contribution of science. This profound understanding of capitalism provides us with a re-examination of the Western perspective of the contribution of science, and it is worth paying attention to the social system behind it while thinking about the development of science.
Second, the article challenges the conventional wisdom that ancient Greek history is a forgery, and that modern science did not originate from ancient Greece but from China and the Arab world. This viewpoint is thought-provoking and has a positive role in promoting the revision of historical concepts and the re-understanding of the history of science. By tracing important inventions such as firearms, the author highlights China's early contributions to science, and the importance of original inventions compared to improved inventions in the West.
Third, the article illustrates the importance of original inventions over improved inventions. By comparing the great inventors of different periods, it emphasizes the advanced degree of ancient Chinese science and technology, which played a pivotal role in promoting the development of global science and technology. This emphasis on original inventions helps us to focus more on innovation in scientific research, rather than just improving on what already exists.
In addition, the article also explains the reasons for the prosperity of science and technology in ancient China from the perspective of economic development and social division of labor. This provides a new way of thinking for us to recognize the economic underpinnings behind scientific development. The article concludes by emphasizing China's proximity to the West and the ease of dissemination of scientific and technological achievements, providing a geographical and cultural explanation for China's outstanding contributions in the field of science.
Overall, the essay is thought-provoking and offers insightful insights into China's place in the history of science. By questioning the traditional view, this article provides us with a new perspective to re-examine the history of science, and helps to deepen our understanding of the laws of scientific development.
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