Cultural Value Theory

Author: Sun Meitang
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This series of books, dedicated to readers, will discuss issues in various fields of human life, including economics, politics, ethics, art, religion, law, knowledge, science, technology, culture, education, military, and ecology, as well as the human being and their life itself. The topics are so broad—should we compile a complete encyclopedia of world knowledge, a comprehensive encyclopedia of social sciences, or a treasury of life knowledge? No. Although the topics are extensive, they share a common perspective or a common level, which is the practical life of human value. This is a vast realm. Everything that arises not from the natural world or the natural relationships between things in nature, but from the presence of humans, and everything that holds meaning for humans, is judged by human standards and perspectives as good or bad, and always requires humans to exert their minds to discern, weigh, and choose—belongs to the realm of value. Value is a world centered on humans, depicted in human terms, and transformed and humanized through social practice. If value is meaning, then how do the meanings in all these aspects manifest? How can the meanings we should have be realized? If value is good or bad, where do good and bad come from? For the brightness and happiness of humanity, what should we do? This is the common theme that the entire series of books will explore with readers.