What are the characteristics of ancient science and technology in China?

1. The contents of science and technology mainly focus on agronomy, astronomical calendar and medicine related to agriculture, which has strong application, but the exploration of the development law of things is not enough; The research methods are mainly the collation of traditional classics, such as summing up experience and lacking experiments; Attach importance to summing up practical experience and despise theoretical generalization and abstraction.

2. The use of science and technology mainly serves the development of feudal agricultural economy and the needs of large-scale projects, lacking the motivation and consciousness to effectively transform science and technology into productive forces and become the further development of science and technology.

3. Pay attention to the exploration of social and humanistic issues, pay attention to the unity of man and nature, respect nature and improve the relationship between man and nature.

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Background of the development of ancient science and technology in China:

In the history of mankind, the highest achievement of feudal social science and culture was created by China. China is an ancient civilization with a cultural history of 5 years. The discovery of the "keel" in Yin Ruins proves that at the latest in 16 BC, there were Oracle inscriptions in our country, and bronze was widely used, not only as sacrifices, but also as war and luxury goods and as metal parts for wheeled vehicles.

China is the first country in the world to develop from slavery to feudalism. At the turn of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the improvement of production tools and the application of ironware promoted the development of agricultural production and the disintegration of slavery.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Ancient China Science and Technology