University Humanities Reader and the World

Author: Xia Zhongyi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: The educational function of a university is not only about training and cultivating specialized talents, but more importantly, it is about shaping individuals, fostering sound personalities, and training the ability to think independently. It enables university students to maintain a connection with the shared achievements of human civilization. Humanities involve reflecting on life, seeking the ultimate meaning of existence, and deeply observing the state and destiny of humanity. The essence of the humanistic spirit is a free, conscious, and critical spirit. Universities are a banner of the humanistic spirit and a cradle for the intellectual and spiritual maturation of students.
In the boundless, vast universe, suspended is a blue planet—it is so solitary, yet it is our only home. Billions of people from different ethnicities and countries must coexist on this tiny planet, striving to survive and thrive. How can we live together in peace and achieve common development? How can we promote the spirit of science without slipping into scientism? How can we ensure that human activities do not destroy our only home? This requires us to seek answers as global citizens.