《抱朴子》的科学思想管窥

晋代著名科学家葛洪在<抱朴子>一书中提出了值得重视的科学思想,"至明极聪"而不可"毕见尽闻"的科学认知论揭示了世界的无限性以及感官认识的有限性,为科学探索活动提供了不竭的精神动力;"形神相卫"的心身关系论揭示了精神与躯体、养神与养身相互依存的密切关系;"人所好恶,各各不同"的人格差异论为人们科学地识别和使用人才提供了诸多启示.

On the Scientific Thought of Pao-p'u-tzu

From the perspective of modern science, this article sorts out and expounds the scientific thought of Pao-p'u-tzu as well as its modern value. The scientific cognitive theory, the content of which mainly tells us that even the smartest person cannot know all, reveals the infinity of the world and the limitation of the perceptibility of senses. It also provides inexhaustible spiritual motivation for scientific discovery. The theory concerning body and mind reveals the close relationship between the spirit and the body as well as ways to preserve both. The theory concerning "what people love or hate differs from each other" gives us revelation about selecting and using talented people.