Abstract
In this article is dealt with the history of the concept and the measuring method of temperature. Firstly, the relation of thermal sensation of human body to the temperature concept is discussed. Secondly, the rise and development of liquid-in-glass thermometers are described. Thirdly, the formation of thermodynamic concept of temperature is traced. Finally, the modern trends of conceptualization of temperature both in operationism and reductionism are pointed out.
