Spirit of Inheritance (Series of Lectures from the Hundred Schools Forum)

Author: CCTV "Baijiajiangtan" Program Group
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Publish Date: 2006-04-30
Features: On July 9, 2001, at noon, when ordinary university students packed 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 scientific, humanistic, and social content." Its educational concept was: "gathering intellectual elites, sharing educational resources, spreading modern culture, and promoting the spirit of science and humanity." Its pursuit was: "combining rationality and practicality, emphasizing authority and avant-garde, pursuing academic innovation, encouraging individual thought, 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 entrance exams or tests required; no age or identity restrictions; "a passion for knowledge" was the only requirement for enrollment. Which "university" was this? "Baijiajiangtan." Where was "Baijiajiangtan"? CCTV Channel 10. 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 Zhongzhong, Zhou Ruchang, Ye Jialing, 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 for the continuation of civilization and the foundation of human survival. Let knowledge be tangible, let thoughts be touchable, and let scholars from around the world share the same experience in the sacred hall of light and shadow—with knowledge truly being a blessing. After more than a thousand sunrises and sunsets, the greatest achievement of "Baijiajiangtan" was over 700 heavy tapes. Seven hundred forty-five-minute segments for a television program should be considered a considerable length, especially when they record the essence of human thought. How can we promote the essence of human thought? We thought of publishing, which is both collectible and convenient for study. Thanks to the strong support of China Renmin University of Political Science and Law Press, we selected the content of 500 lectures to produce CDs and publish 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 of Political Science and Law Press called this "big move" a "great achievement" in 2004, and we should sincerely express our gratitude for their hard work. Viewers and readers, let us shake hands in the inheritance of knowledge!