Human rights and freedom are an important symbol in the development of human civilization. They are a consensus reached through thousands of years of hard exploration in the long history of human civilization.
If an ideal civilized society does not have a complete human rights awareness and human rights norms as its foundation, there will definitely still be a gap between this society and civilization in the true sense.
Human rights and freedom in any society are a gradual development process, just like our understanding is also a gradual development process. Therefore, the pursuit of human rights and freedom is social consciousness.
In other words, it is inevitable for national consciousness, and naturally it is also inevitable for the development of civilization.
But human rights and freedom are not all of human civilization. They are only the respect for individuals shown in civilization, or, in other words, respect for the supreme personality of individuals.
If we regard human rights and freedom as the ultimate goal of human civilization, we will inevitably exaggerate the role of personality and spirit in the history of civilization development, and ignore the existence of a greater and more essential ideal of human civilization.
Nowadays, some sovereign countries or cultural groups are wielding the big stick of "human rights" wantonly, and seeking private interests based on the epistemology of extreme nationalism or individualism is one-sided exaggeration of human rights and freedoms.
Its status in civilization has blinded some people's one-sided view of understanding.
Human rights and freedom are symbols of the development of civilization. In other words, human rights and freedom are indispensable and important means in the process of the development of human civilization reaching the ultimate ideal, rather than the ideal itself.
The ultimate goal of the development of human civilization is to endow the earth with human civilization through the development of the universe, to achieve respect for nature, and to realize cultural values with natural development as the core.
This is the thought of Laozi, the first wise man in China who can be recognized as a philosopher by the world. It is an ancient and simple but extremely profound philosophical wisdom that will surely become the future.
Just imagine what would happen if human civilization left nature and its original intention. Just like today, the development of science and technology has made us not only worry about nature, but even worry about human beings themselves.
Originating from nature and returning to nature, this is the development trajectory and ideal destination of human civilization. The realization of the spirit of human rights and the will of human rights is just one aspect of the humanistic atmosphere to achieve this grand goal.
We cannot ignore or ignore the milestone significance of human rights and freedom in the development of human civilization, just as we cannot one-sidedly exaggerate the role of human rights and freedom in the history of civilization, because she is not, or even far from, human.
The ultimate ideal of civilization development.
The so-called human rights and freedom are actually relative. There cannot be absolute human rights and freedom in this world. In the final analysis, this depends on the harmonious and contradictory relationship between individuals and collectives.
I talked to him about my views on this issue. I must have thought carefully about this issue. Because this issue has always been one of our conflicts with the international community, as an official, I will certainly go into
Go and study it. In the final analysis, this is also one aspect of politics as an official.
After hearing what I said, he immediately smiled and said to me: "Maybe you are right. But our views are not contradictory, because as far as the current development of our human civilization is concerned, the pursuit of freedom and humanity
@ Quan is a necessity. You also agree with my point of view, and you also say that this is an important process to achieve the ultimate goal of human civilization. Right?"
I smiled bitterly and said, "You're right."
At this time, I realized that my attempt to correct his idea was simply wrong. On the contrary, I also agreed with his statement, but I thought he was not accurate enough. I added: "The national conditions are different.
Regarding the current situation in our country, we must first solve the problem of survival. Now that I am the mayor, I know the current situation of the people very well. Many of us at the bottom have not even solved the problem of survival. So, what kind of human rights?
and freedom are all empty words."
He shook his head and said: "Wrong. Survival and human rights and freedom are not issues that need to be solved sequentially, but should be two aspects that need to be carried out at the same time. We are human beings and cannot lose our freedom in order to survive.
Dignity. You think so?"
I found that I could not continue to argue with him, because he had the theoretical advantage on this issue, but I was too far from a realistic perspective, and the perspective I stood on was purely helpless. I
Said: "Let's not talk about this issue anymore. This is a matter at the national level. By the way, why are you going to Jiangbei Province?"
He said: "My wife is from Jiangbei Province, and I went to give my father-in-law some money. I also gave him photos of our children."
I asked in surprise: "How many children do you have?"
He said: "Yes, I have three children, a daughter and two sons. Family planning is not practiced abroad. This is also a manifestation of human rights."
I hurriedly said: "Stop it, we haven't seen each other for so many years, please don't talk about political issues when we meet, okay?"
But he smiled and said: "Brother, how can this be a purely political issue? I am doing it for your own good. Think about it, even though you became the mayor at such a young age, this is considered a great achievement in the country.
But in foreign countries, this is nothing at all. On the one hand, people abroad do not think that being an official is a great thing. Of course, this has something to do with traditional culture. But on the other hand, there is no seniority ranking abroad.
situation, so it is quite strange to be a mayor or even a head of state in your thirties. But brother, have you ever thought about it? In China, people like you who don’t have much background may end up doing the same.
You have been eliminated by your officialdom. I also believe that you have a certain background now, but that is only temporary, because you cannot truly integrate into the background of China's top leaders. In the final analysis, China's top leaders are not the same as those abroad.
The situation is the same, both are controlled by interest groups. So, have you ever thought about it? What if you are eliminated from the competition in the future? "
I hurriedly said: "You guys, you finally came back once and you cursed me like this?"
He smiled and said: "Brother, I never meant that. But everyone has to leave a way out for themselves, right? You are my brother, and I am kindly reminding you. To be honest, I heard that you came back this time
You are already the mayor, and I am very happy for you, but I am also worried for you. Over the years, I have heard too many things about domestic officialdom abroad. Under the current domestic system, officials are completely dependent on
It is your own conscience and self-discipline that will prevent you from making mistakes, rather than the constraints of the system. This involves great risks. Therefore, you and I cannot predict many things in the future. I thought to myself, I must remind you
You, that is, you must make plans for your future, so that you will not be at a loss if something goes wrong in the future. Brother, do you think so?"
His words suddenly stirred my heart, "You mean, if something goes wrong with me in the future, I will go abroad?"
He shook his head and said: "That's not entirely what I mean. First of all, I don't want anything to happen to you. I hope you will be safe all your life. But brother, I know your character. I think you may not be fully adapted to China.
officialdom. When a real politician succeeds, his personal will comes first and he is never bound by emotion. This is what distinguishes him from ordinary people. To be able to make earth-shaking changes, he must first be able to turn over the page of personal feelings. Ordinary people accept common sense.
, bound by common sense, are often too self-disciplined, self-blaming, and self-defeating. Politicians ignore common sense and common sense. At the moment when others cannot understand, are confused, stupid, and compromise, they strike with one blow and win with one move. In short, dare to
If you fall out, you won’t feel any shame. If you don’t feel guilty, you won’t blame yourself. If you don’t blame yourself, you won’t have any internal injuries. You will always be a strong person. Ordinary people will always blame themselves, be self-disciplined, and hurt themselves. The softer the heart, the more serious the self-inflicted wounds will be. Sometimes even though
You don’t dare to fall out even if you have reason in hand. You stick to the rules and miss good opportunities, or hurt yourself while blaming yourself. To dare to fall out, you need to be domineering. This is almost an innate factor and cannot be learned. Secondly, China’s officialdom and feudalism
The officialdom of the times is similar. If you really can't adapt, you might as well go to a place where there are rules for everything. Brother, do you think what I said makes sense?"
I smiled bitterly and said: "You guy, it's true that your originally good mood has been ruined by your words. But it's true that people who don't have long-term worries must have immediate worries. I understand your reminder.
But from now on, let's not talk about such things, okay? Let's have a few drinks tonight. If you need my help with anything when you come back this time, just tell me directly. You also know that now
I can still solve many things for you."
He smiled and said: "I don't have anything else to do when I come back this time. First, I come back to see my father-in-law, mother-in-law, and you, and second, I want to meet my old classmates. I will be ready to go back in two days. Brother,
I'll have a few drinks with you today, and tomorrow you take me to visit my uncle's grave. By the way, what does my sister-in-law do? How old is your child? Son or daughter?"
Although his current problem is something that brothers should talk about, such a problem is too embarrassing and cruel to me. Of course, the problem is not with him, but that my own life is too unfortunate.
I told him my situation with a wry smile, and he couldn't help but sigh. (To be continued)