Environmental Value Theory and Practical Value Series

Author: Han Lixin
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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, morality, art, religion, law, knowledge, science, technology, culture, education, military, and ecology, as well as the essence of human 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. All phenomena that arise not from the natural world or the natural relationships between things in nature, but from the existence of humans, and that hold significance for humans, are judged by human standards and perspectives as good or bad, and always require humans to exert great effort to discern, weigh, and choose, all belong to the realm of value. Value is a world centered on humans, depicted through human perspectives, and a world that is internalized and transformed through social practice. If value is meaning, then how exactly is meaning realized in all these aspects? How can the meaning that should be achieved be realized? If value is good or bad, where does good or bad come from? For the bright future and happiness of humanity, what should we do? This is the common theme that the entire series of books will explore with readers.