Science and philosophy

Author: Zhang Dongsun
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book is a renowned work by the famous scholar Zhang Dongsun of China. In the 1920s, Chinese academia experienced a "Science and Metaphysics Debate." Zhang Dongsun was a representative figure of the "Metaphysics" faction in the debate. This book collects some of his major articles from the debate, as well as subsequent related articles. He meticulously distinguishes between the scope of scientific and literary research, opposes the attitude of ruling everything with science to the extent of eliminating metaphysics, and emphasizes the significance and role of philosophy in life. This debate had a profound impact on the development of Chinese intellectual circles.