Chinese Studies in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science (179))

The articles in this collection were all selected from the first five volumes of the __Journal of Dialectics of Nature__ published by the Chinese Academy of Sciences between 1979 and 1985. The __Journal__ was established in 1979 as a comprehensive theoretical publication concerning the history, philosophy and sociology of the natural sciences. It began publication as a response to China's reform, particularly the policy of opening to the outside world. Chinese scholars began to undertake distinctive, original research in these fields. This collection provides a cross-section of their efforts during the initial phase. To enable western scholars to understand the historical process of this change in Chinese academics, Yu Guangyuan's `On the Emancipation of the Mind' and Xu Liangying's `Essay on the Role of Science and Democracy in Society' have been included in this collection. Three of the papers included on the philosophy of science are discussions of philosophical issues in cosmology and biology by scientists themselves. The remaining four are written by philosophers of science and discuss information and cognition, homeostasis and Chinese traditional medicine, the __I Ching__ (__Yi Jing__) and mathematics, etc. Papers have been selected on the history of both classical and modern science and technology, the most distinctive of which are macro-comparisons of the development of science in China and the west. Some papers discuss the issue of the demarcation of periods in the history of science, the history of ancient Chinese mathematics, astronomy, metallurgy, machinery, medicine, etc. Others discuss the history of modern physics and biology, the history of historiography of science in China and the history of regional development of Chinese science and technology. Also included are biographies of three post-eighteenth-century Chinese scholars, Li Shanlan (1811-1882), Hua Hengfang (1833&endash1902), and Cai Yuanpei (1868&endash1940), who contributed greatly to the introduction of western science and scholarship to China. In addition, three short papers have been included introducing the interactions between Chinese scholars and three great western scientists, Niels Bohr, Norbert Wiener, and Robert A. Millikan. Front Matter....Pages i-xiii On the Emancipation of the Mind....Pages 1-3 Essay on the Role of Science and Democracy in Society....Pages 5-11 Historical Development of the Chinese Communist Party’s Scientific Policy (Prior to the Founding of the People’s Republic)....Pages 13-25 Speeches at the Qingdao Genetics Conference of 1956....Pages 27-40 The Qingdao Conference of 1956 on Genetics: The Historical Background and Fundamental Experiences....Pages 41-54 Concepts of Space and Time in Ancient China and in Modern Cosmology....Pages 55-60 Information and Feedback in Epistemology....Pages 61-75 Time: A Philosophical Survey....Pages 77-93 The Concept of ‘Primordial Motion’: Past and Present....Pages 95-102 On the Unity of Biology and Physics....Pages 103-113 Homeostasis and Chinese Traditional Medicine: Commenting on Cannon’s The Wisdom of the Body ....Pages 115-124 The Book of Changes and Mathematics....Pages 125-135 The Structure of Science and Technology in History: On the Factors Delaying the Development of Science and Technology in China in Comparison with the West since the 17th Century (Part One)....Pages 137-164 Historical Changes in the Structure of Science and Technology (Part Two, A Commentary)....Pages 165-183 The Problem of Demarcation of Periods in the History of Science....Pages 185-197 A Brief Account of Chinese Studies of the History of Science and Technology in China....Pages 199-205 The Development of Modern Physics in China: The 50th Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese Physical Society....Pages 207-218 A Preliminary Study of the Characteristics of Metallurgical Technology in Ancient China....Pages 219-241 Liu Hui’s Theories of Mathematics....Pages 243-254 A Comparison of the Structures of the Mathematical Systems of China and the West: Several Revelations from Information Theory....Pages 255-260 The Historical Value of the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art in Society and the Economy....Pages 261-266 Studies of the South-Pointing Chariot: Survey of the Past 80 Years....Pages 267-278 A Comparison of Archimedes’ and Liu Hui’s Studies of Circles....Pages 279-287 The Struggle Between Evolutionary Theory and Creationism in China....Pages 289-302 Why did Zheng He’s Sea Voyage Fail to Lead the Chinese to Make the ‘Great Geographic Discovery’?....Pages 303-314 The Effect of the Autocratic Monarchy of the Qing Dynasty on Science and Technology....Pages 315-326 A Preliminary Analysis of Scientific Development and its Causes in Anhui Province during The Ming and Qing Dynasties....Pages 327-344 Li Shanlan: Forerunner of Modern Science in China....Pages 345-368 Hua Hengfang: Forerunner and Disseminator of Modern Science in China....Pages 369-393 Cai Yuanpei’s Contributions to China’s Science....Pages 395-417 The Treatise on Fevers and Miscellaneous Diseases: Vicissitudes during The Millenium after its Completion....Pages 419-426 A Critique of ‘Zhang Heng’s Theory of a Spherical Earth’....Pages 427-432 Niels Bohr in China....Pages 433-437 Millikan and China....Pages 439-446 Norbert Wiener at Qinghua University....Pages 447-451 Back Matter....Pages 453-483 On The Unity Of Biology And Physics / Ding Dafu -- Homeostasis And Chinese Traditional Medicine: Commenting On Cannon's The Wisdom Of The Body / Chen Bu -- The Book Of Changes And Mathematics / Dong Guangbi -- The Structure Of Science And Technology In History: On The Factors Delaying The Development Of Science And Technology In China In Comparison With The West Since The 17th Century (part One) / Jin Guantao, Fan Hongye And Liu Qingfeng -- Historical Changes In The Structure Of Science And Technology (part Two, A Commentary) / Jin Guantao, Fan Hongye And Liu Qingfeng -- The Problem Of Demarcation Of Periods In The History Of Science / Xu Liangying -- A Brief Account Of Chinese Studies Of The History Of Science And Technology In China / Lin Wenzhao -- The Development Of Modern Physics In China: The 50th Anniversary Of The Founding Of The Chinese Physical Society / Dai Nianzu A Preliminary Study Of The Characteristics Of Metallurgical Technology In Ancient China / Qiu Lianghui -- Liu Hui's Theories Of Mathematics / Mei Rongzhao -- A Comparison Of The Structures Of The Mathematical Systems Of China And The West: Several Revelations From Information Theory / Le Xiucheng -- The Historical Value Of The Nine Chapters On The Mathematical Art In Society And The Economy / Song Jie -- Studies Of The South-pointing Chariot: Survey Of The Past 80 Years / Lu Jingyan -- A Comparison Of Archimedes' And Liu Hui's Studies Of Circles / Liu Dun -- The Struggle Between Evolutionary Theory And Creationism In China / Zhang Binglun And Wang Zichun -- Why Did Zheng He's Sea Voyage Fail To Lead The Chinese To Make The 'great Geographic Discovery'? / Song Zhenghai And Chen Chuangkang The Effect Of The Autocratic Monarchy Of The Qing Dynasty On Science And Technology / Chen Yalan -- A Preliminary Analysis Of Scientific Development And Its Causes In Anhui Province During The Ming And Qing Dynasties / Zhang Binglun -- Li Shanlan: Forerunner Of Modern Science In China / Wang Yusheng -- Hua Hengfang: Forerunner And Disseminator Of Modern Science In China / Wang Yusheng -- Cai Yuanpei's Contributions To China's Science / Gao Pingshu -- The Treatise On Fevers And Miscellaneous Diseases: Vicissitudes During The Millenium After Its Completion / Li Bocong -- A Critique Of 'zhang Heng's Theory Of A Spherical Earth / Jin Zumeng -- Niels Bohr In China / Yan Kangnian -- Millikan And China / Zhang Wei -- Norbert Wiener At Qinghua University / Wei Hongsen. Edited By Fan Dainian And Robert S. Cohen ; Translated By Kathleen Dugan And Jiang Mingshan. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.

the Articles In This Collection Were All Selected From The First Five Volumes Of The Journal Of Dialectics Of Nature Published By The Chinese Academy Of Sciences Between 1979 And 1985. The Journal Was Established In 1979 As A Comprehensive Theoretical Publication Concerning The History, Philosophy And Sociology Of The Natural Sciences. It Began Publication As A Response To China's Reform, Particularly The Policy Of Opening To The Outside World. Chinese Scholars Began To Undertake Distinctive, Original Research In These Fields. This Collection Provides A Cross-section Of Their Efforts During The Initial Phase.
To Enable Western Scholars To Understand The Historical Process Of This Change In Chinese Academics, Yu Guangyuan's 'on The Emancipation Of The Mind' And Xu Liangying's 'essay On The Role Of Science And Democracy In Society' Have Been Included In This Collection.
Three Of The Papers Included On The Philosophy Of Science Are Discussions Of Philosophical Issues In Cosmology And Biology By Scientists Themselves. The Remaining Four Are Written By Philosophers Of Science And Discuss Information And Cognition, Homeostasis And Chinese Traditional Medicine, The I Ching (yi Jing) And Mathematics, Etc.
Papers Have Been Selected On The History Of Both Classical And Modern Science And Technology, The Most Distinctive Of Which Are Macro-comparisons Of The Development Of Science In China And The West. Some Papers Discuss The Issue Of The Demarcation Of Periods In The History Of Science, The History Of Ancient Chinese Mathematics, Astronomy, Metallurgy, Machinery, Medicine, Etc. Others Discuss The History Of Modern Physics And Biology, The History Of Historiography Of Science In China And The History Of Regional Development Of Chinese Science And Technology.
Also Included Are Biographies Of Three Post-eighteenth-century Chinese Scholars, Li Shanlan (1811-1882), Hua Hengfang (1833–1902), And Cai Yuanpei (1868–1940), Who Contributed Greatly To The Introduction Of Western Science And Scholarship To China. In Addition, Three Short Papers Have Been Included Introducing The Interactions Between Chinese Scholars And Three Great Western Scientists, Niels Bohr, Norbert Wiener, And Robert A. Millikan.

The articles in this collection were all selected from the first five volumes of the Journal of Dialectics of Nature published by the Chinese Academy of Sciences between 1979 and 1985. The Journal was established in 1979 as a comprehensive theoretical publication concerning the history, philosophy and sociology of the natural sciences. It began publication as a response to China's reform, particularly the policy of opening to the outside world. Chinese scholars began to undertake distinctive, original research in these fields. This collection provides a cross-section of their efforts during the initial phase. To enable western scholars to understand the historical process of this change in Chinese academics, Yu Guangyuan's `On the Emancipation of the Mind' and Xu Liangying's `Essay on the Role of Science and Democracy in Society' have been included in this collection. Three of the papers included on the philosophy of science are discussions of philosophical issues in cosmology and biology by scientists themselves. The remaining four are written by philosophers of science and discuss information and cognition, homeostasis and Chinese traditional medicine, the I Ching (Yi Jing) and mathematics, etc. Papers have been selected on the history of both classical and modern science and technology, the most distinctive of which are macro-comparisons of the development of science in China and the west. Some papers discuss the issue of the demarcation of periods in the history of science, the history of ancient Chinese mathematics, astronomy, metallurgy, machinery, medicine, etc. Others discuss the history of modern physics and biology, the history of historiography of science in China and the history of regional development of Chinese science and technology. Also included are biographies of three post-eighteenth-century Chinese scholars, Li Shanlan (1811-1882), Hua Hengfang (1833 & endash;1902), and Cai Yuanpei (1868 & endash;1940), who contributed greatly to the introduction of western science and scholarship to China. In addition, three short papers have been included introducing the interactions between Chinese scholars and three great western scientists, Niels Bohr, Norbert Wiener, and Robert A. Millikan