What thoughts in ancient China promoted the development of science and technology?

1. Confucian culture recognizes people's value, their status as social subjects, their subjective initiative and their ability to know and use nature. Xunzi's thought that heaven and man can conquer nature inspires people to conquer and transform nature, and affirms people's subjective initiative. Agricultural production is people's transformation of nature. People constantly improve their production technology and no longer blindly "depend on the weather". Changes in production tools, from stone tools, wood to iron; Daxing water conservancy project.

Second, the development of ancient astronomy was largely due to the needs of agriculture and divination, so it developed rapidly, making astronomy a highly practical technology. The initial purpose of astronomical observation is to determine the orientation and season, meet the needs of agricultural production and facilitate timely farming. Twenty-four solar terms are a great pioneering work of ancient astronomy in China. It can reflect the changes of seasons, guide farming activities and affect the food, clothing, housing and transportation of thousands of families. The third is the development of ancient Chinese medicine. There was no distinction between witch doctors in ancient times, and Confucianism began to take a disrespectful attitude towards ghosts and gods, which was beneficial to the development of ancient medical technology in China. Traditional Chinese medicine is a highly practical science and technology. The development of this practical technology is obviously influenced by the Confucian humanistic view of science and technology, emphasizing practical application and interpersonal harmony. This spiritual tradition made most of the ancient scientific and technological personnel in China based on social needs.