The Influence of a Hundred Schools of Thought Contention on China Traditional Culture

The influence of a hundred schools of thought on China traditional culture is as follows:

1, the emergence of a hundred schools of thought contended constituted the system of traditional culture in China and laid the foundation of feudal culture in China at that time. In the process of a hundred schools of thought contending, hundred schools of thought learned from each other's strong points, which also constituted the inclusive characteristics of China's thought and culture.

2. A hundred schools of thought contend can be said to be the first ideological emancipation movement in the history of China, because the emergence of various schools of thought promoted a series of social changes at that time. For example, at that time, Shang Yang's political reform (guided by legalist thought) brought China from slave society to the edge of feudal society.

3. We can see that a hundred schools of thought contended at that time, which was beneficial to the whole society of China at that time. The contention of a hundred schools of thought also contributes greatly to the social progress of China, so it has a great influence.

4. "A hundred schools of thought contend" represented by Confucianism, Mohism, Taoism and Legalism appeared in China more than 2,000 years ago, which not only had a far-reaching impact on the traditional culture of China, but also had a great impact on the psychology, concepts, habits and behaviors of China people in later generations, forming a unique cultural tradition of the Han nationality.

The reasons for the contention of a hundred schools of thought can be summarized as follows:

1, political factors. At that time, it was in a period of great social change, social unrest and disputes among vassal States.

2. Economic factors. At that time, with the great economic development, some people became leisure classes and had time to engage in their own academic activities.

3. Scientific and technological factors. Great progress has been made in science and technology, such as astronomy, mathematics, optics, acoustics, mechanics and medicine. These scientific and technological achievements mark the improvement of people's understanding level and enrich people's spiritual world and material life.

4. Cultural factors. So that the cultural scholarship originally monopolized by the nobility spread to the lower classes of society and moved down to the people.

5. Academic freedom. Academic groups are relatively independent of political power.