Why study western thoughts?

First, the Westernization Movement Westernization School inherited Wei Yuan's thought of learning from foreigners to control foreigners, and put forward the idea of "self-improvement" and "seeking wealth". By concentrating on the development of military industry, a number of civilian enterprises were developed, which objectively promoted the development of China's early industry and national capitalism.

Second, a number of new schools were established, the earliest official schools were sent, and a number of western language books were translated, which brought new knowledge to China at that time and opened people's eyes.

Third, the traditional ideas of "emphasizing the foundation and restraining the end" and "emphasizing righteousness and neglecting profit" have all been impacted, and social atmosphere and values have begun to change, and the status of industrialists and businessmen has risen, which is conducive to the development of capitalist economy and the change of social atmosphere.