国学应包括自然科学

Studies of Chinese Ancient Civilization Should Include Natural Science

在一般人看来,"国学"属于人文学科,主要表现的是传统社会价值观和道德伦理。通过对"国学"定义的讨论,对我国古代数、理、化、天文、中医等科学内容的阐述,表明国学中应包含自然科学的内容,分析了为什么存在"中国古代是否有科学"的疑问。明确在国学中包含自然科学,有助于全面认识中国传统文化,增强文化自信;有助于我国与世界学术文化的交流和发展,互相借鉴、取长补短;有助于学生培养,使其成为全面发展的高素质人才。

Studies of Chinese ancient civilization has been widely considered as a human study, which mainly focuse on the traditional social values, moral and ethics. This article argues that studies of Chinese ancient civilization should include natural science by analy- zing ancient mathematics, physics, chemistry, astronomy and traditional Chinese medicine content, etc. It also explores the reason at- tributing to the query of ＂whether ancient China has science or not＂. Clarifying nature science was an important part of Chinese ancient civilization. In addition, it would contribute to a profound understanding of Chinese traditional culture. And then,it will increease the na- tional cultural confidence. In addition, this perception will enable China and the rest of the world communicate and learn from each other better. It terms to high education, a clear comprehension of their own national culture will continue benefit students in the future both in terms of career and life.