On the Value Orientations of Leading Universities' Mottos
Analyzing school mottos of leading universities from 211 Project,there' re the following value orientations in the mottos: protruding subject in subject-object relation and constantly becoming stronger;self-critical and enthusiastic to society in individual-group relation;promoting study and morality in study-ethics relation;seeking truth from facts and innovation for the future.The value orientations have much positive significances,such as spreading national traditional culture,illuminating the integrating view of talent with ability and ethics.However,there' re some problems in the mottos,for example,less characteristic and more plagiaristic.In the cultural construction of school mottos,we should Absorb the tradition of leading universities in China and the spirit of western distinguished universities.On the other hand,we should stress scientific spirit in balancing science and humanity,putting out individual spirit in balancing commonness and individuality,highlighting free spirit in balancing regulation and freedom.