University Humanities Reader: Human and Self

Author: Xia Zhongyi
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: Life is accidental for each individual, yet each individual must ultimately embrace this accidental life. How can a person infuse meaning into their daily existence, transforming the biological individuality into a "subject role" at the cultural level, and transcend the desire-driven subject to advance towards the realm of spiritual freedom? How can they bear and digest external and spiritual storms, temper their will, plan for themselves, and carve out a poetic sanctuary where they can find a place to stand? Create oneself, transcend the constraints of the secular to reach the height of spiritual freedom; elevate oneself, uphold the passion of life; contemplate oneself, extend the depth and breadth of one's emotions—to form an integrated humanistic self, highlight humanistic sentiments, and allow life to embark on a journey of richness, fulfillment, brilliance, and depth.