Abstract: By studying the book《The collection of Yang Zhengning’s speeches》,the author finds Yang Zhenning’s ideas of education are as follows: cultivating qualified personnel is as important as making the most use of them.Objecting to studying mechanically but supporting the basic thoughts of developing towards new fields at all times.On the other hand,his thoughts on scientific research put emphasis on key points,experiments,practice and truth.In his opinion,it is necessary to guess,create and innovate and bravely.Try to gain the truth by debating,mixing individual research with concentrated research and strengthening academic exchange,also his thoughts about mid-term investment.Based on philosophy,all of his thoughts on education and scientific research have an important effect on the development of the cause of Chinese education and scientific research.