Chinese Culture and Science (Humanities Lectures)

Author: Yang Zhenning et al.
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: "Lecture Series on Humanities·Chinese Culture and Globalization" is published by Sujiaoshe, filled with the deep affection of leading scholars in contemporary Chinese literary circles, and holds high academic value and social significance. The topic directly originates from the lectures. The birth of this "Lecture Series on Humanities" stems from a grand humanities academic lecture event—"Southeast University Centennial Celebration Humanities Grand Lecture Hall"—at the beginning of the 21st century, becoming a precious witness in the history of Chinese academia. Each lecture embodies the insights accumulated over years or even a lifetime of research by the scholars. They often integrate comprehensive knowledge and improvise creatively after thorough preparation, using rich materials to explain specialized and profound academic issues in an accessible manner, making the reading experience engaging and fascinating. Truly, it is a treasure trove of essence and diversity.
To broaden the impact of this humanities spectacle and these cultural resources rich in profound insights and sharp thinking, enabling more readers to engage in reflection, exploration, and exchange, the organizers established an editorial committee to compile this "Lecture Series on Humanities." When planning this series, emphasis was placed on its humanities content, and the selected lectures were strictly limited to the fields of literature, history, philosophy, and art. The lectures primarily feature the "Southeast University Centennial Celebration Humanities Grand Lecture Hall," supplemented by some outstanding humanities lectures from Peking University, Tsinghua University, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. It can be said that this "Lecture Series on Humanities" embodies the academic essence of China's outstanding humanities scholars and contains their heartfelt hopes for the younger generation of scholars.
The renowned sociologist, Professor Fei Xiaotong, aged 93, was delighted to accept the position of Chief Consultant for the "Lecture Series on Humanities." As Chief Consultant, the famous national studies master, Professor Ji Xianlin of Peking University, sent a scroll inscribed with "A gentle rain nourishes the soil, and education cultivates talent," along with his lecture "Sakuntala" delivered at Peking University. The renowned philosopher, Professor Zhang Dainian, provided his early lecture "The Basic Spirit of Chinese Culture" for inclusion in the series and was appointed as Chief Consultant. The distinguished scholar, Professor Qian Zhonglian, aged 95, wrote a dedication titled "Cultivating talent and uplifting the nation, with a long-standing tradition" for the series. The famous national studies master, Professor Rao Zongyi of The Chinese University of Hong Kong's China Culture Center, as well as a group of renowned scholars including Wang Yuanhua, Zhang Xinggang, and Tang Yijie, were respectively invited to serve as consultants for the "Lecture Series on Humanities."