It trained the first batch of naval talents in modern China, translated the theory of evolution, founded the National Newspaper, systematically introduced western democracy and science, and publicized the idea of reform and reform. Western sociology, politics, political economy, philosophy and natural science were introduced into China, and the translation standard of "faithfulness, expressiveness and elegance" was put forward, which had a far-reaching impact on the translation work in later generations.

China was one of the "advanced China people" who sought truth from western countries in modern history. Yan Fu advocated "legislation for the people and the rule of law" and advocated the legal purpose of freedom and equality. Establishing People's Sovereignty Thought and Developing China's Modern Concept of Rule of Law.

Extended information: personality assessment

Yan Fu translated many famous western academic works, such as The Theory of Evolution, and became a master of enlightening people's wisdom in modern China. After leaving Beiyang Naval Academy, Yan Fu successively served as inspector of Anhui Higher Education College, president of Fudan College and Peking University, taking education as his own responsibility. After the Revolution of 1911, it was once attached to Yuan Shikai and involved in the Hongxian monarchy, which was criticized by the world.

Many of his translated works are valuable legacies for future generations. His merits and demerits, success and failure, are worthy of careful study and summary by future generations. Although there have been many studies on Yan Fu's works, compared with his prominent position in China's modern ideological history, it is far from enough. It is necessary to further explore materials, change perspectives, innovate thinking and make a more comprehensive and fair judgment.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Yan Fu