Humanities Reader for University: Man and the State

Author: Xia Zhongyi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: July 1, 2002
Features: The educational function of universities is not only about training and cultivating specialized talents but also about shaping individuals, fostering sound personalities, and training the ability to think independently. It ensures that university students' thinking aligns with the shared achievements of human civilization. Humanism is about reflecting on life, seeking the ultimate meaning of existence, and deeply contemplating the state and destiny of humanity. The essence of the humanistic spirit is a free, self-aware, and critical spirit.
The new academic year has begun, and new students have arrived. The pure smiles, lively figures, and vibrant ideas mark the start of the university dream! 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 want to use The University Humanistic Reader as a foundational value reference for your "spiritual maturity" and provide you with a systematic and high-quality intellectual resource to contemplate the issue of "adulthood." Through reflections on "Man and Self," "Man and the Nation," and "Man and the World," we believe you will be moved and gain something meaningful!