中国佛教与古代科技的发展

Chinese Buddhism and the Development of Ancient Science and Technology

在历史上,中国佛教对古代科技发展产生过很大的作用和影响。英国学者李约瑟认为"总起来说佛教的作用是强烈的阻碍作用",这未免失于偏颇。中国佛教具有三个与科技发展紧密相关的重要特点,并通过四条主要途径介入和影响了古代科技的发展,对古代科技的发展主要起到了积极的和促进的影响。

In Chinese history, Buddhism exerted great influence over ancient science and technology. Joseph Needham＇s view that it posed as a strong impediment is biased. Chinese Buddhism influenced ancient science and technology in China in four ways, playing a great role in promoting their development.