Of Human Endeavours A Philosophical Introduction to Humanities

This book is a recollection and reflection of various accomplishments on human endeavours; it is an attempt to attain a comprehensive understanding on humanities. Such an attempt is in the hope that engenders interdisciplinary discourses beyond traditional disciplines in human and social sciences. The nature of this study is an original inquiry into the manifold of human works. The purpose is to broaden and deepen our understanding on the sense and essence of human works, in various forms and functions, from knowledge, arts, literature, sport, and technology. The manuscript is dedicated to specialists and generalists in humanities and social sciences, who are interested in thinking and reflection on human endeavours for the sustainability of environment and humanity. The manuscript is organized into nine chapters: Of Knowledge, Of Design, Of Technology, Of Art, Of Movie, Of Sport, Of Literature, Of Dress and Of Culture.