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Joseph Needham

Daoist thought is the root of science and technology in China.

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Joseph Needham means that the ideas and principles of Daoism laid the foundation for the development of scientific and technological advances in China. This philosophy encouraged observation of nature and understanding natural processes, which influenced Chinese innovations and inventions.

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