Can Philosophy Be Midwife of Scientific Innovation?

Authors

Jing ZHU, Department of Philosophy, College of Humanities, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, ChinaFollow

Keywords

scientific innovation, philosophy, philosopher-scientist, interdisciplinary interaction

Document Type

Philosophy Promotes and Technological Innovation

Abstract

Based on the rapid developments in economy and society in past decades, China has already become one of the largest countries in scientific research and technology development. However, China is still far from being a leading country in science and technology. Can philosophy help to promote China's scientific innovations? It is argued in this paper that philosophy, in its proper role, can help by facilitating the growth of philosopher-scientists in China, who may play key roles in some original innovations that are in need in China.

First page

10

Last Page

16

Language

Chinese

Publisher

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Recommended Citation

ZHU, Jing (2021) "Can Philosophy Be Midwife of Scientific Innovation?," Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version): Vol. 36 : Iss. 1 , Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.16418/j.issn.1000-3045.20210116001
Available at: https://bulletinofcas.researchcommons.org/journal/vol36/iss1/3