新时代明德大学英语Book2-Unit2.pdf

PPT-U2 UNIT TWO Living with Integrity Quotes Zhu Xi (1130–1200): Also known by his courtesy name Yuanhui (or Zhonghui), and self-titled Hui’an, Zhu Xi was a Chinese calligrapher, historian, philosopher, politician, and writer of the Song Dynasty. He was a Confucian scholar and influential Neo- Confucian in China. His contributions to Chinese philosophy including his editing of and commentaries to the Four Books, which later formed the curriculum of the imperial examinations from the Yuan Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty; and his emphasis on the process of the “investigation of things” (Chinese: 格物 ) and meditation as a method for self-cultivation. C. S. Lewis (1898–1963): Lewis, full name as Clive Staples Lewis, was an influential British writer and lay theologian. He held academic positions in English literature at both Oxford University (1925–1954) and Cambridge University (1954–1963). He is best known for his works of fiction, especially The Screwtape Letters, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Space Trilogy. 2.indd 25 21-8-4 上午10:10 UNIT TWO 026 Core Value Focus The core value of this unit is Integrity. Integrity is one of the four individual core values which will help individuals contribute to the formation and maintenance of a harmonious and healthy society. The following concepts related to this individual core value should be focused in this unit.