Mr. Beida

Author: Sun Yi
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Since modern times, Peking University has nurtured and attracted a large number of China's intellectual giants and academic elites, brilliant as the stars in the galaxy. This is both a pride of Peking University and a pride of the entire nation. The thoughts of the former academic masters still inspire people today, and their academic attitudes, noble characters, and fascinating anecdotes remain the subject of endless admiration, becoming the soul that lingers in the air above Peking University. Since its establishment in modern Chinese history, Peking University has always held an unshakable position as the premier institution, remaining an unforgettable spiritual homeland. The academic history of Peking University over a century is the best representation of China's academic history in the past century. As the ancients said, "A great university is not defined by its grand buildings, but by its great masters." Over a hundred years, Peking University has maintained its spirit and academic excellence, all thanks to the great masters of the university. With their extraordinary life experiences, inner journeys, unique academic thoughts, research insights, and academic philosophies, they have become role models for countless students to learn from. This book introduces 18 scholars who serve as leaders in various disciplines at Peking University, using their academic journeys as a lens to reveal the relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation of Peking University students in this noisy and modern society, as well as the insights and beliefs they bring us through their sincerity and dedication.