Problems and Reforms in Chinese Universities

Author: Qian Liqun
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Today, when people propose to completely reform Peking University as the "last bastion of planned economy," it is essential to note: Do not use economic forces to "bleed it dry" or use the logic of capital to destroy the "last spiritual bastion" as well. Then we will truly relive the tragedy of "entering through this door and exiting through that one." The articles selected in this book are set against the backdrop of Peking University's reform, engaging in in-depth discussions and debates on issues such as the legitimacy and rationality of university reform, academic autonomy and innovation, academic evaluation, the local and international dimensions of universities, as well as the concepts and institutions of universities. The specific content includes both a direct discussion of Peking University's reform and a historical review and international comparison of Chinese universities. From this, readers can not only realize the necessity and urgency of university reform but also gain a profound insight into the awkward situation of modern universities under the dual pressure of market logic and an official-centric system, feel the extreme expansion of utilitarianism and the gradual decline of humanistic spirit in universities, and thus be inspired to further explore the reasonable paths for university reform and rediscover the lost spirit of universities!