Abstract:

In his book titled Humanities: a ReInterpretation of the Relation between the History of Literature and the History of Thoughts, Mr. Zhang Baoming puts forward an argument of the relation between the history of literature and the history of thoughts integrated with humanities, which embodies a valuable exploration and innovation. But, at the same time, some of his viewpoints seem too radical and illogical, especially about classic literature. They are as follows: (1) Confusing academic concepts, for example, about the interpretation of the "humanities" and "thought", and making a meaning choice according to his own needs. (2) No criteria about making a point, and being unable to decide which is right. For example, using the relation between the history of literature and the history of thoughts to approve modern literature, and using the link between the two to negate classic literature. (3) Ignoring the facts and thinking him always right. For example, using the socalled modern thought under the standard of the May 5th Movement to negate the ideological level of classic literature, which is neither realistic about classic literature nor consonant with the attitude of the May 4th intellectuals towards classic literature. (4) Being selfcontradictory and overextended. For example, from the perspective of universal humanity, connect the history of literature with the history of thoughts, considering that both have "universal" and "natural" link. Since the link is "universal" and "natural", why not to include classic literature? Faults such as these are everywhere. Therefore, Li Han' s essay is written so as to discuss with Mr. Zhang.

Key words: Key words：  history of literature; history of thoughts; humanities; May 4th Movement