“五四”前后达尔文进化论在中国传播的内容及其影响

The Spread and Influence of Darwinism in China during the May 4^(th) Movement

达尔文进化论是马克思主义传入中国前最有影响力的学说之一。通过对达尔文进化论在中国传播的历史考察,详细介绍其进步乐观思想、进化历史观、种族主义思想和自立求强思想在中国的传播,并揭示达尔文进化论对于中国近代社会所产生的积极与消极双重影响。

Darwinism used to be one of the most influential foreign theories in China before the introduction of Marxism. This article discusses the history of Darwinism in China, expounds its spread concerning optimism, evolution, racism and self-reliance, and reveals the positive and negative influence of Darwinism in China.