Chinese Traditional Civilization Tutorial

Author: Sang Jingmin
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Spirit is the lifeblood of a nation, culture is the embodiment of spirit, and morality is the soul of culture. Spirit, culture, and morality are the fundamental elements of civilization. The transmission of civilization is an intrinsic factor for the survival and development of any nation. Any strong nation must possess a strong spiritual civilization. Therefore, during the historical process of the Chinese nation moving towards glory, a strong spiritual civilization must serve as the driving force. By the end of the 20th century, traditional Chinese culture was imbued with new vitality. Jiang Zemin explicitly stated in the 16th National Congress report: "The spirit of a nation is the spiritual support for its survival and development. A nation without an uplifting spirit and noble character cannot stand tall among the world's nations. Over more than 5,000 years of development, the Chinese nation has formed a great national spirit centered on patriotism, characterized by unity, love of peace, diligence, courage, and an unwavering spirit of self-reliance. Our Party and people, through long-term practice, have continuously enriched this national spirit in line with the demands of the times and social development. In the face of the interaction of various ideologies and cultures worldwide, it is essential to promote and cultivate the national spirit as a crucial task in cultural construction, integrating it into the entire process of national education and the construction of spiritual civilization, so that the entire people maintain an upbeat and forward-looking spirit." Sang Jingmin's Teaching Materials on Chinese Traditional Civilization was completed against this historical backdrop. It is the crystallization of her years of diligent teaching and relentless research, as well as her selfless dedication to contemporary students. It must be said that writing this textbook was a highly challenging endeavor, with numerous theoretical difficulties that remain difficult to clarify. In fact, it is indeed not an easy task to make contemporary college students identify with, understand, and accept traditional civilization.