略论中国传统技术思想及其现代影响

中国传统技术思想是在中国传统文化环境中形成和发展起来的。其主要特征:在思想方法上强调“道进乎技”,在自然观上强调“顺应自然”,在价值观上强调“经世致用”,在伦理观上强调“以道驭术”,在人—机关系上强调“以人为本”,在知识形态上强调“悟性思维”,在技术发明上强调“制器尚象”,在技术管理上强调“有机管理”,在技术传播上强调“兼收并蓄”。这一思想推动古代技术进步方面发挥了重大作用,也影响了近现代技术在中国的产生和发展。从现代知识经济角度看待中国传统技术思想的价值,可以充分发挥其积极作用,促进科学、技术与社会的协调发展。

Concept of technology of ancient China and its influence upon present time

The concept of technology of ancient China had been formed and developed in an environment of traditional cultures, with some special features in terms of its concept and methodology; view of nature; its value; ethical view, etc. This traditional concept of technology played a significant role in promoting the progress of ancient technology, and has also exerted great influence upon the formation and development of modern technology in China. From a perspective of knowledge-based economy, it is seen that the traditional concept of technology has important values in promoting the coordinative development of science, technology and society.