Common Sense Lessons
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Summary
The manuscript offers not only professional knowledge and perspectives from different disciplines but also humanistic spirit, a sense of the times and the mission and responsibility of the intellectual. Arranged chronologically in nine volumes, it spans a rich variety of genres—poetry, dialogue, prose and fiction—and every piece prompts reflection and offers insight, providing guidance for university students' personal development and growth.
Editor's review
Drawing on his deep scholarly grounding and his sense of responsibility as a public intellectual, Professor Du Junfei seeks to reconstruct a framework for thinking through clear, forceful and humane writing. The pieces are short and incisive, covering a wide range of topics—from media responsibility in the "post-truth era" to the involution and alienation of education, from group psychology in cyberspace to the spiritual predicaments of modern people. Running throughout is a call for reason, conscience and independent judgment, and an expectation of constructive public dialogue.
What makes this book worth reading is the rare clarity it offers. Amid the clamor of many voices, it works like a cool lens that helps readers see through the fog and examine themselves and the world around them. It offers no simple answers or emotional release; instead, it seeks to stimulate critical thinking and more prudent, responsible speech and action. For modern readers overwhelmed by information and uncertain about values, *Common Sense Lessons* is a gentle yet firm wake-up call, inviting us to relearn the "common sense" that underpins a good society and a fulfilling life.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who care about social realities and are interested in thinking about public issues
- Professionals in media, education and culture seeking industry reflection and insight
- Young students overwhelmed by information who wish to develop independent judgment
- Readers who appreciate essays combining scholarly depth with humanistic concern
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking light entertainment or the narrative experience of fiction
- Readers expecting concrete methodologies or practical skill guides
Reading tips
- Rather than reading straight through, begin with pieces on topics that interest you
- Reflect on your own observations as you read, and try to "converse" or even "debate" with the author
- Some pieces involve academic background; if a concept is unclear, a little lookup will aid understanding
About the publisher
Jiangsu People's Publishing House is known for works in history, literature and the social sciences. Judging from its catalog, it focuses on modern Chinese history, classical literary appreciation and scholarly research. Representative titles include historical works such as Kuomintang-Communist Cooperation and the National Revolution, 1924–1927 and A Record of Combat on the Front Lines of China's War of Resistance Against Japan, literary and visual documents such as Sun Wen's Illustrated Complete Dream of the Red Chamber, and scholarly collections such as Chen Yinke's Collected Works of Hanliu Hall. Translations such as The Dust Bowl and Anti-Intellectualism in American Life reflect an interest in overseas social and cultural studies. Its authors include historians Wang Qisheng, Huang Yuzhang and Guo Rugui, as well as figures associated with classical literature such as Cao Xueqin and Sun Wen. Common categories include history, literary appreciation, essays and miscellaneous writings, and social-science and cultural titles, showing a balance between historical scholarship and literature and between academic and popular publishing. Because public information is limited, this overview is based only on the books in the catalog.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 致谢
- 代序 一个教师的自白
- 第一卷
- 感恩曲
- 网络写作的23条戒律
- 父母与子女
- 恋爱是一棵树爱上另一棵树
- 微博掐架定律
- 师生关系
- 早恋
- 校园霸凌
- 女生节寄语
- 爱国
- 空心人
- 给考研失利同学的一封信
- 第二卷
- 死亡课
- 孤独的美好一面
- 读书是什么，不是什么
- 敬畏
- 父亲
- 母亲节的作业
- 极致
- 如何回答段子手（一）
- 相貌危机
- 宽容
- 一切坚固的东西 都不会烟消云散
- 第三卷
- 美
- 钝感
- “寒门”高考
- 职场新人
- 关于爱：九个艰难的追问
- 遗忘课
- 你为什么没有爱好
- 关于“敌人”的知识系统
- 谈穷人
- 第四卷
- 写给儿子的箴言
- 薄情世界生活指南
- Hold the door
- 待父母如老师
- 神明能看见
- 凛冬（一）：它们
- 惧怕陌生人
- 时间穷人
- 自我规划的秘密
- 感恩节
- 凛冬（二）：他们
- 第五卷
- 心流
- 谈怀旧
- 一个教师的基本修养
- 夜读偶记
- “男女平等”
- “杜课”夜访霍金
- 平凡，但不平庸
- 母爱与父爱
- 人的定力是从哪里来的？
- 我们就是那少数人
- 第六卷
- “中才之人”生存守则
- 知音说
- 高考之后
- 饿与馋
- 如何做个社会人？
- 交友箴言
- 读研八问
- 我的“小学生守则”
- 浮世里的猛虎蔷薇
- 夜访哲学园
- 读者来信
- 第七卷
- 驯化
- 自卑课
- 生活的苦痛
- 十三不争
- 儿童体验清单（一）
- 儿童体验清单（二）
- 儿童体验清单（三）
- 批判性思考
- 颜值正义
- 读书人的回报
- 第八卷
- “社畜”
- 创伤课
- 女生箴言
- 二十七八岁的人生注释
- 王尔德夜访“杜课”
- 逻辑谬误
- 与杜老师共进晚餐
- 致青年
- 婚恋中的人身安全
- 第九卷
- 把信带给李雪琴
- 满分作文
- 教与学的九句话
- 你的“鬼故事”
- 研究生自救指南
- 毕业课
- 乘火车旅行
- 跋：“杜课”的故事
- 主题词检索
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About the author
Du Junfei is one of the authors writing in Chinese in the fields of language and the humanities and social sciences. Public information about him is limited, and no clear record of his birth and death years, nationality, or educational background is available. Judging from the four works held in the library, his writing spans several subjects: On Digital Communication and I Am Virtual, Therefore I Am focus on modes of interaction and the experience of virtual existence in the digital age, with a reflective tone; Awakening: The Power of Growing Up and A Course in Common Sense turn toward inspirational growth and applied psychology, addressing general readers on self-understanding and everyday judgment. His works are commonly classified under language and writing, social science, inspirational growth, and applied psychology, suggesting a style that balances theoretical discussion with concern for daily life. His language is plain and grounded, and he strives to bring abstract issues down to concrete experience. Overall, he is a writer attentive to digital life and personal growth, addressing a general readership and keeping an open stance across several fields.
