University Humanities Reader: Man and Nation

Author: Xia Zhongyi
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: The educational function of a university is not only about training and cultivating specialized talents, but more importantly, about shaping individuals, fostering sound personalities, and training the ability to think independently. It enables university students to maintain a connection with the shared achievements of human civilization. Humanities involve reflecting on life, seeking the ultimate meaning of existence, and deeply observing the state and destiny of humanity. The essence of the humanistic spirit is fundamentally a free, conscious, and critical spirit. The new academic year has begun, and new students have arrived. Pure smiles, dynamic figures, and vibrant ideas—the dream of university life has begun! As you step into the ivory tower, you also grow into adulthood day by day. But what does it mean to be an adult? Is it merely physical adulthood? If the body is grown, has the spirit also "matured"? These questions may seem simple but are not so simple. Here, we hope to use The Humanistic Reader for Universities as a foundational value reference for your "spiritual adulthood" and provide you with a systematic and high-quality intellectual resource for thinking about the issue of "adulthood." Through reflection on "Human and Self," "Human and Nation," and "Human and World," we believe you will be moved and gain something!