目的 以时间为顺序,厘清晚清民初杜亚泉(1873-1933)在中国传播西方自然科学的贡献,以及其所从事的教育活动。方法 采用文献分析和考证法。结果从1898-1933年共36年间,杜亚泉自办2份期刊及创办亚泉学馆、普通学书室,先后在中西学堂、浔溪公学、越郡公学、速成小学师范讲习所、新中华学院等处授课,共发表文章320余篇,主编教材四五十部。结论 杜亚泉是中国近代西学东渐背景下,经由日本引进西方科学,特别是近代化学的标志性人物,其科学传播实践及其科学思想具有重要的现实意义。
Aim To demonstrate the contributions made by Mr. Du Ya-quan in natural science and education in the time of late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. Methods Literature analyzing and researching were used. Results Two journals were published and Ya Quan school, Pu Tong school were founded by Du from 1898-1933, and he taught at Zhongxi School, Xunxi School, Yuejun School, New China School. At the same time, Du had published 320 pieces of articles and edited about 40 books. Conclusion Du was a representative person who introduced and spread western natural science in China, and his thought of science and philosophy had important practical value.