It is really extremely ironic that such a viewpoint was put forward by Yi Zhongtian! Confucianism actually hindered the development of science? How did this conclusion come about? However, ancient Rome and ancient Greece, the source of Western culture, did not promote the development of science, which is really incomprehensible!
Confucianism emphasizes human ethics and social order, and pays attention to the relationship between people and the observance of moral principles.
This ideological system emphasizes the responsibilities and obligations of the individual, and pursues the harmonious coexistence of man and nature.
However, it is precisely this kind of thinking that emphasizes human relations that may hinder the development of science to a certain extent.
Scientific development emphasizes logical thinking and empirical reasoning, requiring objective observation and accurate analysis of things.
However, the Confucian values of "love" and "benevolence" as the core often make people pay more attention to the interests of the collective and society, while ignoring the individual's own pursuit and innovation.
This mindset may make some people less impulsive to scientific exploration and less bold to come up with new ideas and hypotheses.
At the same time, Confucianism focuses on the inheritance and inheritance of traditions and classics, and emphasizes the importance of the master-apprentice system.
This traditional cultural value helps to maintain the stability and sustainable development of the traditional system, but it also limits the creativity and independent thinking of individuals to a certain extent.
In the field of science, it may hinder the free exploration and innovative thinking of individuals.
However, Confucian culture also has its positive side.
It emphasizes moral cultivation and good relations between people, which plays a positive role in the harmony and stability of society and the harmony of interpersonal relations.
It focuses on the inheritance of traditions and the continuation of values, so that people have an attitude of reverence and respect for the past, and will not easily abandon the wisdom and experience of tradition.
Therefore, we should maintain an objective and comprehensive attitude when exploring the influence of Confucianism on the development of science.
As an important part of traditional Chinese culture, Confucian culture cannot deny its important role in shaping Chinese society and the way of thinking.
However, with the development of the times and the progress of society, we should also recognize some constraints that Confucian culture may bring to the development of science in time, so as to improve and promote the development of science and achieve social prosperity and progress.
Therefore, Yi Zhongtian's view that Confucianism hinders the development of science does lead us to think about the relationship between traditional culture and modern science.
We should understand that it is not to oppose the two to evaluate and choose, but to realize that each culture has its own unique value and characteristics, and we should seek a balance between tradition and innovation, experience and practice, so as to provide a broader stage and possibility for the vigorous development of science.