论毛泽东的科学本质观

Mao Zedong’ View on the Nature of Science

毛泽东虽然不是科学家,但他有着极高的科学素养,对自然科学的本质有着深刻的认识。毛泽东的著作、讲话,以及书信中提出了一系列有关科学本质的观点。这些观点主要包括科学在本质上是与迷信相对立的、科学是对事物本质的认识、科学是知识的结晶、科学是人类争取自由的武器等。毛泽东的科学本质观丰富和发展了马克思主义科学观。

Mao Zedong had very high scientific literacy and deep understanding of the nature of natural science though he was not a scientist.In his articles,books,speeches,and letters,he presented a range of ideas about the nature of science.These viewpoints mainly include that science is in essence opposite to superstition,being the understanding of the nature of things,collection of knowledge,and weapon for human to fight for freedom.Mao Zedong’s view on the nature of science enriches and develops Marxist view on science.