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, ethics, art, religion, law, knowledge, science, technology, culture, education, military, and ecology, as well as the human itself and the life of humans. 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 value of human life practice. This is a vast realm. Everything that arises because of human existence, rather than being naturally inherent in the natural world or the natural relationships between things, and that holds significance for humans, is subject to judgment of good and bad from a human standpoint, requiring people to exert great effort in discerning, weighing, and making choices—belongs to the realm of value. Value is a human-centered world, depicted through human perspectives, and a world that is internalized and transformed through social practice. If value is meaning, then how do the meanings in all these aspects manifest? How can the intended meanings be realized? If value is good or bad, where do good and bad originate? 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.