University Humanities Reader: Man and State

Author: Xia Zhongyi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: The educational function of a university is not only about training and cultivating specialized talents, but more importantly, about shaping individuals, fostering sound personalities, and training the ability to think independently. It enables university students to maintain a connection with the common achievements of human civilization. Humanities involve reflecting on life, seeking the ultimate meaning of existence, and conducting a comprehensive, profound observation of the state and destiny of human beings. The essence of the humanistic spirit is fundamentally a free, conscious, and critical spirit.
The new academic year has begun, and new students have arrived. Pure smiles, dynamic figures, and vibrant ideas—the dream of university life has started! As you step into the ivory tower, you also grow into adulthood day by day. But what does it mean to be an adult? Is it merely physical adulthood? If the body has matured, has the spirit also "matured"? These questions may seem simple yet are not so simple. Here, we hope to use The Humanistic Reader for Universities as a foundational value reference for your "spiritual adulthood" and provide you with a systematic and high-quality intellectual resource to contemplate the issue of "adulthood." Through reflections on "Human and Self," "Human and Nation," and "Human and World," we believe you will be moved and gain something!