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“Although there is a very large literature, still growing almost daily, on the Chinese calendar, its interest is, we suggest, much more archaeological and historical than scientific.” quote by Joseph Needham
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“Although there is a very large literature, still growing almost daily, on the Chinese calendar, its interest is, we suggest, much more archaeological and historical than scientific.”

Joseph Needham

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Source Book: Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 1, 1954

Notes that Chinese calendar studies are more valuable for archaeology and history than for scientific insight.

In simple terms: Calendar research is mainly historical, not scientific.

Key Takeaway

Focus on cultural context.

Themes

history archaeology science history

Mood

analytical scholarly

Type

academic informative

When to use this quote

  • museum curation
  • academic research
  • heritage preservation

Key Concepts

chronology cultural heritage

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does the calendar inform our understanding of ancient societies?
  • What scientific value could it still hold?
A Different Perspective

Scientific relevance is limited.

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