“道教情结”缘于此——李约瑟与河南大学

The Origin of Taoist Complex——Joseph Needham and Henan University

李约瑟著的《中国科学技术史》的重要特色就是极为推崇道家和道家思想,这就是李约瑟的“道教情结”。这种情结的形成与他在194 5年10月相遇访问河南大学初识《道藏》有缘。本文叙述了他形成“道教情结”的背景,访问河南大学的过程,看到《道藏》的惊喜,同河南大学的联系,道家思想使他成为有机论哲学家。

The main characteristic of 'Science and Civilization in China' written by Joseph Needham lies in his greatest esteem for Taoism and Taoist thoughts, which is the 'Taoist Complex' of Joseph Needham. The formation of this complex has a lot to do with his first meeting with the book 'The Taoist Canon' when he visited Henan University in October, 1945. This article states the background of the formation of his 'Taoist complex', the process of his visiting Henan University, his ecstasy upon seeing 'The Taoist Canon' as well as his connection with Henan University. Taoist thoughts help him to become a philosopher of organicism.