Middle school is the body and western learning is the use.
This slogan is one of the core ideas of the Westernization Movement. It expresses that in the Westernization Movement, it advocates taking China's traditional culture as the basis, but at the same time absorbing western science and technology and modernization ideas, so as to promote the development of the country.
Middle school is the body.
Becoming a middle school means that China's traditional culture should become the core of social development. This view advocates emphasizing the importance of Confucianism, classics and etiquette. Through the education and cultivation of traditional culture, we can cultivate talents with both ability and political integrity, so as to realize the prosperity and stability of the country.
Western learning serves this purpose.
Western learning is to absorb western science and technology and modernization ideas as a tool to promote national development. During the Westernization Movement, China faced oppression and aggression from foreign forces, and many people realized the importance of western technology and military strength. Therefore, they advocate the introduction of western science and technology to enhance national strength and cope with external challenges.
Integration of Confucianism and Science
During the Westernization Movement, some intellectuals advocated combining Confucianism with western science to form a new comprehensive education system. They believe that Confucian ethics can be combined with science and technology to form a modern model with China characteristics. The goal of this integration is to develop the national development path of governing the country by virtue and rejuvenating the country by science and technology.
Promote industrialization and military modernization
The slogan of the Westernization Movement also expressed the desire to promote industrialization and military modernization. At that time, China faced the invasion and oppression of foreign powers, and many people realized the importance of enhancing national strength and independence. Therefore, the Westernization Movement advocated the introduction of western advanced technology and industrial manufacturing in order to build a strong army and develop a modern industrial system.
Introduce foreign experts and technicians.
In order to promote the Westernization Movement, China government actively introduced foreign experts and technicians. These experts and technicians were invited to China to provide guidance and support for China's modernization process. They played an important role in various fields and promoted the progress of the Westernization Movement.
Expand knowledge:
The influence of Westernization Movement is extensive and far-reaching. It promoted the development of modern education and science and technology in China, and introduced the latest western scientific knowledge and technology. At the same time, the Westernization Movement laid the foundation for China's industrialization and military modernization, and had a positive impact on the political, economic and social changes in China in the late Qing Dynasty.
Summary:
The slogan of the Westernization Movement, "Learning from the Middle School as the Body and Learning from the West for Use", expressed the core idea of the Westernization Movement. It emphasizes the integration of traditional culture and modern science and technology, and promotes China's education, science and technology, industrialization and military modernization. The Westernization Movement had a far-reaching influence and played an important role in promoting the modern history of China.