"The spirit of the May 4th Movement is patriotism, progress, democracy and science. 1965438+On May 4th, 2009, a great patriotic revolutionary movement, the May 4th Movement, broke out in China, with a group of advanced young intellectuals as pioneers and the broad masses of the people participating. The May 4th Movement is also a great ideological emancipation movement and a new culture movement. This movement became the turning point of China from the old democratic revolution to the new democratic revolution. The May 4th Movement set up a monument to promote the historical progress of China. The May 4th Movement also gave birth to the great spirit of "patriotism, progress, democracy and science". Its core is patriotism. " (Excerpted from China Civilization Network)
The May 4th spirit of "patriotism, progress, democracy and science" was born in the revolutionary period when Chinese sons and daughters saved the nation from extinction. After 89 years of great changes, China has entered a new period of reform and opening up. Has the spirit of the May 4th Movement fallen behind the trend of social development, and is it necessary to rewrite it?
Qi Fei, Wuhan University of Technology: "It is necessary to enrich and develop it on its original basis, so that it can better adapt to the current social situation, such as giving it the spirit of the times such as civilization and enterprising. Of course, the new era should also emphasize responsibility. However, development is not abandonment, and the essence of the excellent thinking of the May Fourth Spirit should continue to be passed down. "
Teacher Zhang Chen of China Ocean University: "Why rewrite it? Although the times are changing, there will always be some eternal value pursuits throughout history. In my opinion, the spirit of the May 4th Movement is the basic values of progressive youth. Patriotism, progress, democracy and science, these four seemingly simple words are actually the condensation and generalization of all progressive youth value systems. "
Rewriting is the enrichment and development of excellent culture; Persistence is the unremitting pursuit of eternal value. However, whether it is rewritten or adhered to, the May 4th spirit of "patriotism, progress, democracy and science" will always be the immortal spiritual wealth left by the May 4th youth.
Carry forward the spirit of the May 4th Movement-new era, new significance?
"May 4th Youth" shouted passionately, combining four seemingly simple and ordinary words "patriotism, progress, democracy and science". They are like four ancient river beds, bearing the rolling history of modern China. Every era is a filling, and every filling leaves a deep mark. The long river of history will not slow down, and the riverbed of the May 4th spirit will not stagnate and die out. It will get deeper and thicker every time it is washed. "The spirit of the May Fourth Movement has been endowed with the significance of the times at that time in every era, and it will radiate unique light in different times, attracting countless generations of young people to pursue progress, truth, science and democracy. These four simple words contain too many practical meanings ... "Teacher Zhang Chen of China Ocean University said with emotion.
Patriotism and progress are the foundation and source of the May 4th spirit. Patriotism has been integrated into the blood of every Chinese son and daughter. At any time, under any historical conditions and under any social background, every Chinese son and daughter will never forget it. Forgetting progress means falling behind. Democracy and science are the core and motive force of the May 4th spirit. From the country to the family, democracy is a necessary condition for the harmonious development of any organization. Without democracy, there will be no vitality and vigor. Science is an inexhaustible motive force for development.
What does the May 4th spirit carry in our time? Wu Di of Shanghai Jiao Tong University analyzed: "Patriotism has changed from being anti-imperialist and anti-feudal at that time, devoted to national independence and national liberation, to contributing to the socialist modernization, reunification and national unity of the motherland;" Progress is to keep pace with the times and abandon decadent and backward ideas; Democratic construction focuses on strengthening citizens' sense of ownership, caring about state affairs and improving their enthusiasm for participating in politics; We should still attach great importance to the development of science for a long time, enhance our awareness of the development of space and resources, and improve various systems and laws at the same time. "
Inherit the spirit of the May 4th Movement-What should I do?
Eighty-nine years ago, students in China created the May 4th spirit of "patriotism, progress, democracy and science" with their patriotic actions. This precious spiritual wealth has been handed down from generation to generation. As contemporary youth, what can we college students do to inherit the May 4th spirit? "What we contemporary college students can and should do is to set an example and spread this spirit to more people with practical actions." Dong Yuefeng of China Ocean University thinks so.
What the hell can we do? Teacher Min of China Ocean University said, "As college students, the first thing we should do well is to learn the knowledge of natural science and humanities. As bacon said,' knowledge is power'. Only with knowledge can we have the power to change the world. Furthermore, we should have a patriotic heart, actively participate in the construction process from primary school to big country as masters, and contribute our own strength to this. In this process, we should pay attention to avoid' false, big and empty', do more practical things, and start from small things around us, such as environmental protection, which is closely related to us. The spirit of the May 4th Movement is not empty, but its inheritance lies in the little things in life. If we do well, we will inherit it. "
The core of the May 4th spirit is patriotism. Patriotism is too big a topic, and a person's love for the motherland is a very strong emotion. Perhaps many people will find this kind of love difficult to show in peacetime. As a college student, what should I do to be truly patriotic? "In fact, it is the simplest and easiest patriotic feeling to have a lofty ideal, start from small things, realize it step by step, and contribute to the progress of the motherland bit by bit in the process of constantly improving yourself." Teacher Zhang Chen of China Ocean University said.
When it comes to patriotism, Teacher Min of China Ocean University is passionate: "Let the motherland develop strongly, which is true patriotism. Youth is an impulsive group and an irrational age group. Although impulse can show the intensity of patriotism, what is the effect? Blind impulse not only does not play any positive role, but is easily used by criminals. What is the most important thing in China at present? Run the Olympic Games well! True patriotism is to make the motherland develop and strengthen. In modern history, the Westernization Movement initiated by the Westernization School was rated as a real patriotic movement, because it advocated economic development and advocated' learning from foreigners to strengthen themselves and kill people for money', which was a truly powerful motherland. "
Liu Bin of China Ocean University has his own views on patriotism: "Patriotism is not far away from us, and patriotism should start with small things. Patriotism is not a slogan, patriotism needs practical action. As college students, the most important thing for us is to do our own thing well, which is true patriotism. If we want to care about state affairs, we must always pay attention to the development of the motherland; For example, supporting national industries and saving hydropower resources; For example, improve their own quality and maintain the national image. "