During the period of a hundred schools of thought contending, Mohism was very powerful and influential. Mohism and Confucianism are both outstanding schools, and they were non-Confucian Jimo at that time.
Mozi is the founder of Mohism. He is not only a thinker and philosopher, but also a scientist. What achievements has Mozi made in science and technology?
Since we want to talk about Mozi's scientific and technological achievements. Then I won't say much about his other achievements, mainly science and technology and scientific ideas.
As a scientist, Mozi not only has many inventions, but also has a set of scientific theories in geometry, optics and physics. This has a profound impact on future generations.
For example, in mathematics, Mozi was China's earlier person who viewed mathematics from a rational height. As he said? Times, for two also. Same length, same phase? And so on, for example, he gave strict and correct definitions to mathematical and geometric problems such as circles, squares and straight lines.
In physics, he also defined masterpieces. He said that force is the reason why objects move, and conversely, it is called force. And on the basis of force. Is Mozi right? Moving? And then what? Stop? Made a definition.
Not only that, Mozi also described the lever principle, center of gravity, friction and other issues as well as optical issues. He also made an in-depth study of concave mirror and convex mirror, from which he obtained a series of basic principles of geometry, optics and physics. Therefore, Mozi plays a great role and influence in geometry, optics and physics.
Mozi also made great achievements in the invention of physical objects. For example, it took him three years to make a flying wooden bird, which later turned into a kite. At the same time, Mozi was a master of making cars at that time. The car he makes is not only fast, but also effortless.
At that time, Mozi was a figure in the late Spring and Autumn Period and the early Warring States Period. At that time, princes coexisted and conquered each other. As a scientist, Mozi also made many inventions on the battlefield, such as weapons for fighting, equipment for siege and guarding the city, and buildings of city gates. The hanging door on the city gate and some offensive and defensive structures and instruments outside the city gate have a far-reaching impact on some subsequent battlefield military operations.
Although the Mohist school founded by Mozi once had a great influence, it was said to be a non-Confucian Jimo, but by the Han Dynasty, Mohist school was dying. From the Warring States to the Han Dynasty, although the time is very long, it is not too long in the long river of history. As for why Mohism died so quickly, there are many reasons, and I don't need to say more.