中西治学目的之差异

中西的学术源流和体系不同 ,治学目的也各有差异 ,西方注重“求知”、“求法则” ,注重探索自然和社会内在的规律 ,构建理论和进行分析 ;中国传统学术则注重“求用”、“求事实” ,讲究立论谨慎 ,言必有据 ,注重研究某一具体事物、现象或事物的特殊性 ,分析其因果关系及变迁过程。中西学术各有所长 ,取长补短 ,互为补充 ,才是中国学术发展之路

The Differences in the Intention of Study between China and Western Countries

China and Western countries have different academic sources and systems so that they enjoy differences in the intention of study. In Western culture, "the quest for knowledge" and "the quest for law" are highly appreciated. People seek to discover the intrinsic laws of nature and society based on which theories are constructed and analyzed. While in China, "practical application" and "facts orientation" are valued, and careful argumentation and valid reasoning, praised. Scholars like to study a specific thing, understand its particularity, and analyze the causal relationship and development. Both the Chinese and Western traditions have their own merits, and it is important for China to learn the strong points from its Western counterparts for further progress.