唐代科学教育与考试制度浅探

A Study of Science Education and Examination System in the Tang Dynasty

唐代统治者需要培养具有科学意识的官员,官员要完成工作就必须掌握相应的科学知识,科学教育应运而生,这种有针对性的官员培养是唐代科学教育的一大特色。唐代是中国封建社会科学教育最为繁荣的时期,这种繁荣体现在统治者根据官员所需掌握的科学知识将科学教育分为算学、医学和天文历法学3门专业学科,并制定了完备的学校教育制度和考试制度。

In ancient times,science education did not become professional until the Tang Dynasty. Its specialization is mainly reflected in the branch of science education,and the perfect school system and examination system. Because the rulers of the Tang Dynasty need to cultivate officials with scientific consciousness,these officials must grasp the scientific knowledge in order to finish the work. According to the scientific knowledge that officials need,the science education in the Tang Dynasty included arithmetic,medicine and astronomical calendar. According to the nature of different scientific disciplines,corresponding school system and examination system have been produced. This kind of training of targeted officials is a special feature of science education in the Tang Dynasty.