Chapter 199 Strengthen his body and civilize his spirit
After Li Nian finished speaking, someone stood up and asked: "What does the young master think of other knowledge?"
Li Nian looked and asked The person who spoke replied: "It is equally important!"
"Li thinks that if a country wants to be truly prosperous and strong, If you are big, you can't be partial to one subject, you must develop it in a balanced way, strengthen your body with the study of objects and arithmetic, and civilize your spirit with the learning of hundreds of schools of thought in governing the world and pursuing good."
"So in Li's view, the study of objects and arithmetic should be harmonious. Other knowledges not only do not conflict with each other, but complement each other and achieve each other's achievements, both spiritually and physically are indispensable. "
"Without a strong body, you can't prevent evil diseases from entering the body, nor can you resist the invasion of foreign enemies. Without a tough and intelligent spirit, no matter how strong your body is, you are just a reckless man with no brute strength."
If we only talk about science without talking about humanities, then science will become extremely terrible. Instead of benefiting people, it will harm and destroy mankind.
Similarly, only talking about humanities and not science will not only give rise to ignorance and superstition in civilization, but will also imprison the development of civilization and prevent it from moving forward.
Chinese humanistic theories have always been ahead of the West. Even in modern times, similar examples of what the West plays can be found in Chinese history.
However, China's contempt for science has made it difficult for China to spontaneously make major breakthroughs in repeated dynasty cycles.
There will be some people who will develop some advanced tools and technologies, but there will be too few to affect the entire country.
Because most of the talented people went to study the Confucian classics and other humanistic theories.
Without institutional support, no environment for it to take root and grow, and no talent base, China has led the world for many years, only to be surpassed in just a few hundred years.
Scientific development is indeed driven by a very small number of geniuses, and most people are just extending and applying what geniuses have discovered.
But where does genius come from?
If you don't train, select, and give them opportunities to show their talents, how do you know they are geniuses?
Before a genius shows his talent, he is still an ordinary person.
Li Nian does not have the idea of letting everyone become elites in physics and chemistry, but if more people learn, then talents can be discovered and selected.
If Li Shiqi's intention is to emphasize humanities and neglect arithmetic and the study of things, then most people will prefer the humanities theory and abandon the study of things and arithmetic. Where will the physical and chemical talents come from to allow Da Qin to develop?
It just allowed Da Qin to embark on the old path of later dynasties in advance.
But now it's good, everything can be changed.
Li Nian’s words of “civilize the spirit and strengthen the body” have been read repeatedly in the hearts of many people.
Although this is modified by the words of great men, in fact Confucius determined that among the six arts of a gentleman, "shooting" and "improving" should have this idea. Confucius believed that a Confucian scholar should be able to be both literary and martial. .
If you can’t ride a horse and shoot arrows, and you can’t beat others, what kind of Confucian scholar can you be? How can you reason with others?
It is a pity that in the later dynasties, the Six Arts of the Gentleman were almost abandoned by the Confucian scholars, and words such as "weak scholar" and "unable to tie a chicken" appeared to describe them.
If Confucius was resurrected and knew that the Confucian scholars of later generations were like this, I would definitely be able to hold the door panel and give them a good "whispering" lesson.
That Zhuang Huang stood up. He was obviously older than Li Nian, but he was very excited as if he had seen a teacher: "Young Master's words of 'civilized spirit, strong body' are exactly what I want. This statement is not only It can be used in countries or Use it for people. "
"We should say this as a human being. Only by exercising our body and strengthening our spirit can we live in peace in the world, be a good person, and do good things." After Zhuang Huang, the great master of Chu Mo also said. Said: "This statement Indeed, when it comes to governing a country and being a good person, one should not lose sight of the humanistic ideas mentioned by the Master, nor should one abandon the methods of studying things and arithmetic. Only when the two go hand in hand can a country be strong and people be strong! ”
At this time, Li Shiqi stood up and walked towards Li Nian bowed and asked a question: "Mencius once said, 'You can't have both fish and bear's paws.' This humanistic theory, the study of things, and arithmetic are another 'fish' and 'bear's paws.' I dare to ask how you can have both." Cum? ”
Li Shiqi didn't have any bad intentions, nor was he stupid. It was just that, like Chun Yuyue, he believed too much in Confucianism, so when assisting Liu Bang, he came up with the "ingenious plan" to divide the feudal states when the Zhou Dynasty was reopened.
Li Nian looked at this historical celebrity, shook his head and said: "There are two major fallacies in your words!"
Li Shiqi saluted again and said: "I would like to hear your opinion! ”
Li Niandao: “One fallacy lies in arithmetic, object research and humanities.” It is not said that there is a relationship between 'fish' and 'bear's paw', both can be achieved."
"Take Mohism as an example. Mohism not only learned from the humanistic studies created by Mozi, but also learned from what Mozi left behind. There is a conflict between the techniques of general investigation and arithmetic, and they cannot be combined."
The great master of Chu Mohism promptly supported Li Nian and took the initiative to testify for Li Nian: "What you said is true. Everyone in my Mohist family has learned from this and I don't think it is wrong."
Li Nian said again: "Two falsehoods Just think about it One thing is wrong. I don’t mean to make everyone in the world proficient in studying things and arithmetic.”
“People’s talents are both innate and acquired. In the study of objects and arithmetic, innate talent is particularly important. How to send Discover these geniuses?”
“The method I came up with is to let everyone learn some superficial math and arithmetic, and then select the best among them through assessment. Not to mention that all geniuses can be selected. , you can also choose a rough idea."
"The same is true for humanities. People who are good at humanities can also be selected and focused on cultivating their talents in humanities."< br>
"This is what I mean when I say that humanistic theory, investigation of things, and arithmetic should go hand in hand!"
No one present was a real fool. After hearing what Li Nian said, they knew what Li Nian really meant.
To do this kind of thing, you must have suitable books!
No wonder Mr. Li Nian wants to compile new characters and textbooks. It turns out that this is ultimately what he wants to do.
But once this is done, the current situation of various schools of thought will be changed.
In the past, the various schools of thought basically followed their own path. Even if there were differences and contradictions in doctrines and thoughts, they taught their disciples in their own way. But now the various schools will be unified, and their doctrines and thoughts will also be unified.
There are contradictions and conflicts among the various schools of thought, so some will inevitably be adopted and some discarded.
But whose will be adopted and whose will be discarded?
After that textbook is compiled and spread throughout the world, will there still be independent schools of thought?
The purity of various schools of thought will become a thing of the past, and you will have me among you, and you among me. If you still want to maintain the independence and purity of your own school of thought, you can only choose not to join. Participated in Li Nian’s teaching material project.
But this option is not an option at all, because even if they can be sure that they will not go, they cannot guarantee that other schools will not go.
The compiled teaching materials will be used by students all over the world in the future. Whoever can dominate them will be able to spread their school's ideas more widely. On the contrary, the school's ideas will gradually become less popular. As time goes by, Disappeared.
(End of this chapter)