University Spirit Archives (Contemporary Volume)

Author: Yuan Weishi et al. (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: The 20th century was a century burdened with great sins, but also a century of rapid scientific and technological progress and sustained socio-economic development. War, peace, authoritarianism, democracy, prosperity, and weakness were intertwined. All of this profoundly influenced the course of world history. And the path taken in the 20th century was so winding and tortuous! Looking back a century, the root of the problem lies in the lack of understanding or misinterpretation of the operating mechanisms of modern society. Now, facing the rising tide of globalization, how should we recognize and confront it? Currently, Chinese universities are growing stronger. However, our college students and even our intellectual class have not maintained the necessary clarity and personal dignity in the face of major issues. This spiritual condition may stem from a lack of knowledge or misunderstanding of human civilization. In light of this, this book selectively compiles classic intellectual documents throughout human history, aiming to provide some fundamental spirit for Chinese social life, particularly higher education, and to offer basic concepts and knowledge for China's intellectual class, especially college students, in order to elevate the spiritual realm of Chinese citizens.