The divine charm of inheritance

Author: China Renmin University Press
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Publish Date: 2006-05-18
Features: On July 9, 2001, at noon, when ordinary university students packed up their backpacks and left the classroom, a special and open "university" quietly began its sessions. What made it special was its educational philosophy: "lectures by renowned scholars and teachers from home and abroad, covering science, humanities, and social sciences." Its educational concept was: "gathering intellectual elites, sharing educational resources, spreading modern culture, and promoting the spirit of science and humanities." Its pursuit was: "combining rationality and practicality, emphasizing authority and avant-garde, pursuing academic innovation, encouraging individual thinking, advocating accessibility to all, and valuing interactive communication." Its goal was: "constructing common knowledge of the era and enjoying a life of wisdom."
As for its openness: no exams or tests required; no age or identity restrictions; "a passion for knowledge" was the only requirement for enrollment. Which "university" was this? The 100 Great Tutorials. Where was The 100 Great Tutorials? On Channel 10 of China Central Television (CCTV). Highly advanced television technology has given humanity a shortcut, allowing us to have such a close connection with knowledge! The names of Yang Zhenning, Lee Tsung-Dao, Ding Zhongzhang, Zhou Ruchang, Ye Jiaying, Bai Chunli, Li Yining, Feng Jicai, and Long Yingtai echoed on the stage built by light and shadow, transmitting the spirit of humanity. This spirit is the driving force behind the continuation of civilization and the foundation of human survival. Making knowledge tangible, making thoughts accessible, and allowing scholars from around the world to share the same experience in the sacred hall of light and shadow—possessing knowledge is indeed a blessing.
After more than a thousand sunrises and sunsets, the greatest achievement of The 100 Great Tutorials was over 700 heavy-duty tapes. For a television program, 700 sessions of 45 minutes each is a considerable duration, especially when this duration recorded the essence of human thought. How can we promote the essence of human thought to its fullest potential? We thought of publishing, which is both collectible and convenient for study. With the strong support of China Renmin University Press, we selected the content of 500 sessions and produced CDs, publishing them in series; at the same time, we published nearly 30 related books to meet the diverse intellectual needs of those who love knowledge. China Renmin University Press called this "big move" a "great achievement" in 2004, and we should sincerely express our gratitude for their hard work.
Friends of the audience and readers, let us shake hands in the inheritance of knowledge!