Shen Kuo was a famous scientist in the Northern Song Dynasty. Shen Kuo has always been one of the most outstanding scientists in the Northern Song Dynasty and later generations. Shen Kuo can be said to be an all-rounder who is proficient in astronomy, mathematics, geography, biology, medicine and physics. He seems to be good at every subject. If you put him in today's world, he is an all-rounder in arts and sciences, and a god-like figure.
Shen Kuo, a scientist in Northern Song Dynasty
Besides, Shen Kuo is not only an outstanding scientist, but also an outstanding strategist and diplomat. For Shen Kuo, reading and traveling are things that must be adhered to in life.
Shen Kuo was born in Qiantang, Zhejiang, which is now Hangzhou, Zhejiang. He was born in a bureaucratic family. Because of his father's transfer, he always has many opportunities to go to different places. Besides, his mother is also a well-educated woman, so Shen Kuo has developed the habit of studying since he was a child. Under the guidance of her mother, Shen Kuo had read all the books at home when she was 14 years old. All these have laid a solid foundation for Shen Kuo's future success.
When it comes to the achievements of Shen Kuo, a scientist in the Northern Song Dynasty, Meng Qian's Tan Can can be said to be a very meaningful work in Shen Kuo's creative career. It is the work of Shen Kuo in his later years. It can be said that it contains all the experiences of Shen Kuo's life.
Meng Qian Bi Tan actually recorded in detail the contribution of the working people in the Northern Song Dynasty in science and technology, and also recorded many research achievements of Shen Kuo himself. It can be said that Meng Qian's written talk in Shen Kuo is not only a display wall reflecting Shen Kuo's personal ability, but also a military emblem reflecting the brilliant achievements of natural science in the Northern Song Dynasty.
Why are westerners called Shen Kuo?
Shen Kuo was very famous in the Northern Song Dynasty. His ability is outstanding. He has been a child who likes reading and thinking since childhood. He has always read widely and has outstanding literary talent. Therefore, it is not only respected by our people, but also admired by people in many western countries. Do you know why westerners are called Shen Kuo? This is definitely a compliment that surprises you.
All-around player Shen Kuo
There are actually several answers to why Shen Kuo is called Shen Kuo by westerners. In other words, Shen Kuo's Meng Qian Bi Tan was called "the coordinate in the history of science in China" by British science masters, while Shen Kuo himself was called the most outstanding figure in the history of science in China by the masters. Of course, regardless of praise or disapproval, these are the honors of Shen Kuo and the pride of China people.
However, there are many unavoidable reasons why western masters admire Shen Kuo so much. I am really knowledgeable and accomplished in Shen Kuo. At that time, Shen Kuo was almost omniscient and omnipotent. In modern times, he will be regarded as a knowledgeable person. Shen Kuo is not only good at natural science, but also proficient in astronomy, geography, biology, military affairs, medicine, chemistry and agriculture.
There is also a saying that when ancient westerners didn't know what oil was, China people used this liquid for lighting and even cooking, and called it "oil". However, it was Shen Kuo, a famous scientist in the Northern Song Dynasty, who discovered this liquid. After repeated practice and research, it is proved that "oil" is very useful and named.
Shen Kuo's contribution
In the history of China, there are many outstanding and famous historical figures, and Shen Kuo is one of them. The world thinks highly of Shen Kuo. It is said that he is one of the greatest scientists in the history of China. Shen Kuo has been very proficient in astronomy, mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology and geography, agriculture and medicine. He was also one of the few engineers and outstanding diplomats at that time.
Portrait of Shen Kuo
Shen Kuo has made great contributions in the history of China. Shen Kuo, for example, controls water. In addition, Shen Kuo has a strong sense of environmental protection. He suggested not to cut down forests, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable. Shen Kuo also put forward the word oil at that time. You know, oil was unheard of at that time. Shen Kuo not only put forward the word "oil", but also put forward the overall form and mining method of oil, and even thought of taking oil as ink.
This is only a small part of Shen Kuo's contribution. Because Shen Kuo was very proficient in astronomy, he began to draw maps at an early age and improved some astronomical observation instruments at that time. Shen Kuo is also a rare physical genius. First, he put forward some knowledge of mechanics and optics. The research and development of this knowledge left valuable information for future generations.
Besides, Shen Kuo also made great contributions to mathematics. It is because of Shen Kuo's research and development of mathematics that people can develop mathematics well. Besides mathematics, Shen Kuo also made important contributions to medicine and thought. In the history of China, Shen Kuo is indeed a rare talent.
What kind of person is Shen Kuo?
I often hear articles or book reviews describing the Northern Song Dynasty, in which Shen Kuo is always mentioned. What kind of person is Shen Kuo? There is a real reason why later generations have so much praise and appreciation for this ancient man. In fact, when it comes to Shen Kuo, this man does have many advantages that cannot be ignored. First of all, he is a great scientist. Secondly, he is a strategist and politician.
Portrait of Shen Kuo
When it comes to what kind of person Shen Kuo is, the most important thing is his attitude towards learning. For Shen Kuo, neither life nor academic research can be confined to superficial observation. What everything looks like and what it will become requires personal practice or careful observation to find the answer.
It is said that Shen Kuo was very studious when he was young, and his father had to run around as an official, so Shen Kuo never stopped thinking and observing. Wherever he went, what he saw and heard, Shen Kuo liked to think about what he saw and thought, so as to get a deeper answer.
So Shen Kuo is really a very serious and diligent person. His talent and achievements are not only because of his talent, but also because of his continuous efforts the day after tomorrow. It is because of this attitude that we can achieve outstanding achievements. In particular, a book named Meng Qian's Bitan Shen Kuo is talked about by later generations. There are many achievements in natural science in Dreams and Written Talks, which were sorted out by Shen Kuo according to what he saw and heard from his childhood. This is of great help to future generations.