Motto and ethos of Jinchuan Campus of Inner Mongolia University of Technology

School motto: be knowledgeable and pragmatic, and be wise and protect yourself.

School spirit: realistic and ok.

Interpretation of school motto:

"erudite": from the Analects of Confucius: "erudite and determined, good at asking questions and thinking."

"erudition" not only refers to acquiring knowledge extensively and cultivating rich curiosity, but also refers to profound knowledge, which is the goal of learning and research. The selection of the word "erudite" in the school motto shows that the school attaches importance to erudition and innovation, advocates the use of new ideas and ways of thinking, constantly pursues new knowledge and dares to explore the truth. It should be "knowledgeable" in majors and disciplines, and inclusive in academic thoughts, styles and viewpoints. As a teacher, you should be knowledgeable and profound; As students, we should lay a good foundation and improve our comprehensive quality.

Practice: From The Analects of Confucius: Confucius said: "Wen, I am still human. If you are a gentleman, then I have nothing to gain. " Confucius said: "As far as book knowledge is concerned, I am similar to others. I haven't been a gentleman who practices himself yet. " Song Lu You read to your son one winter night: "I think the end of the paper is superficial, and I don't know what to do."

The basic meaning of "practice" Bow: 1. Cihai (version 1979) is interpreted as "body" and extended to oneself and individual. Bend your body. Line: Cihai (version 1979) is interpreted as 1. "engage in, do"; 2. "Behavior, attainments". Ok, etymology says, "ok, go, step by step." "The Analects of Confucius": "In a threesome, there must be a teacher." Practice: Modern Chinese Dictionary is interpreted as "personal practice".

"Practice" refers to personal practice. Advocating hands-on in everything, with the spirit of pursuing truth and innovative exploration. The superficial meaning of the word "practice" is practical, modest, hands-on, diligent in doing things, bending down to do things well; Its profound meaning is that no amount of indirect knowledge and experience given by books and others can replace personal practical experience.

First, "erudition and practice" conforms to "practice is the only criterion for testing truth". In this sense, if knowledge does not pay attention to practice and is not closely combined with different practices, then no matter how high the knowledge, no matter how much knowledge, it will become passive water. Therefore, the purpose of "erudition" is to "apply what you have learned", that is, to guide and apply what you have learned to practice. Taking "practice" as an important part of the school motto is to externalize the guiding ideology and objectives of the school into practice, so as to urge teachers and students to consciously practice and practice their own knowledge while exploring the knowledge of natural science and humanities. Only by putting your feet on the ground into social practice and transforming knowledge into productive forces can you learn something, make use of it and achieve something for it.

Second, "erudition and practice" conforms to the basic principles of Marxist epistemology. Practice first is a basic viewpoint of Marxist epistemology. Where do people's correct ideas come from? Only from practice, practice makes true knowledge. The process of erudition and practice is the process of human practice, cognition, re-practice, re-cognition, circulation and even endless cognition, and the process of unity of subject and object, knowledge and practice. A person who has knowledge and does not practice will become a bookworm who reads dead books, and it is impossible to cultivate practical talents in production, construction, management, management and service; On the other hand, practice alone is not knowledgeable, and it can only be a blind practitioner, just as farmers only plant land without sowing, and there is nothing in the end. In this sense, erudition is the premise and guarantee of practice, and practice is the test and deepening of erudition. The two complement each other and are indispensable.

Top Gun: From Mencius' Heart and Soul: Jun asked, "What is it for a scholar?" Mencius said, "Shangzhi." The prince asked, "What should a scholar do?" Mencius said, "Make yourself ambitious."

Mingde: The Book of Rites University says: "The way of a university is to be virtuous and close to the people, and stop at perfection."

The truth of a university is to show its original virtue, and use this virtue to make people grow new, make people progress, and make people and society reach the highest state of perfection.

"Mingde" requires our teachers and students to purify their virtues, show their beautiful virtues in their hearts, and reach a clear and noble realm in their hearts; We should be self-cultivation-oriented, learn to be a man and do things, and implement them in specific education and teaching activities. We should uphold the essence of "Mingde", advocate the talent training concept of "being a man first, then doing things", and regard "Mingde" as a lofty moral pursuit.

In short, the school motto is "erudite and pragmatic, advocating wisdom and understanding", which is concise, subtle and elegant, with endless implications. Eight words form two pairs of phrases, each with its own emphasis, blending with each other and integrating into one. * * * Isomorphism has become the basic content of school motto: "erudition" is the foundation, "action" is the method, "ambition" is the attitude and "morality" is the foundation. "erudite and pragmatic" emphasizes the unity of knowledge and practice, which embodies the academic concept and pragmatic spirit of the school; "Shangmeijide" emphasizes morality and ideals, which embodies the moral norms and value orientation of the school. The whole sentence aims to encourage teachers and students to be virtuous, knowledgeable, consistent in words and deeds, serve the people and contribute to society. Its connotation integrates the past with the present, and its main significance is far-reaching. It not only inherits the essence of "the way of university" in China's excellent traditional culture, but also conforms to the advanced talent training concept in the world and the country today.

In today's situation that many school mottos are very similar, through investigation, it is found that this "eight-character" school motto is unique to our school, and no similarities have been found.

Interpretation of school spirit:

The basic meaning of "realism" Wei: Ci Hai (version 1979) is interpreted as "independence; Only ". "Wei" and "Wei" are interlinked, and there are also "thoughts"; Think ","for; "The meaning is. Reality: Cihai (version 1979) is interpreted as 1. Actual content; 2. True and sincere; 3. actually, actually. The meaning of "reality" is very rich Seeking truth from facts is the realm and requirement of rigorous scholarship, and it is also the ideological line of our party. It can also be described as a rigorous style of study and school spirit. Seeking truth and being pragmatic is to advocate a good school spirit of pursuing truth in school. Young college students should tell the truth, do honest things, be honest, advocate pragmatism and despise empty talk when dealing with specific work and career. When dealing with interpersonal relationships, we should be strict with ourselves, be lenient with others and respect the personality of others. In dealing with the relationship between truth and falsehood, we should dare to uphold and develop the truth, not only criticize others' mistakes sincerely, but also dare to admit and correct our own mistakes, forge ahead, be determined to innovate and keep pace with the times, that is, have a solid style of study, live a simple life, work steadily and live a clean life.

The basic meaning of "OK". Shang: Ci Hai (version 1979) is interpreted as "respecting respect". Line: Cihai (version 1979) is interpreted as 1. "engage in, do"; 2. "Behavior, attainments". The explanation of "etymology" is Shang, saying "Shang, Zun". Ok, etymology says, "ok, go, step by step." "The Analects of Confucius": "In a threesome, there must be a teacher."

"Shangxing" comes from Five Chapters of Yellow History. Advocate practical actions and respect practice. Emphasize the application of what you have learned, repay the society, serve the country, contribute to the nation and promote development with practical actions. "Being good" means advocating that teachers and students should be consistent in words and deeds, and actions speak louder than words, especially being brave in practice, good at practice, down-to-earth, conscientious, pioneering and diligent.

The basic meaning of "pragmatic" school spirit is the accumulation of school spirit for 60 years, which is manifested as "inner beauty and external stupidity" of college students. The evaluation of college students from all walks of life focuses on "simplicity, solid foundation, practical work and pragmatic style", and at the same time "being able to be down-to-earth, respect practice, proceed from reality, study and deal with problems realistically, and serve the society with knowledge."

"Seeking truth" not only embodies the unremitting pursuit and spiritual outlook of our teachers and students in the past 60 years, but also carries and continues the cultural traditions and ideal goals formed in our school in the past 60 years. It also conforms to the requirements of the present era and the mental state and cultural pursuit of teachers and students. At the same time, the school spirit echoes the connotation of the school motto.