Zeitgeist, ‘the general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era,’ echoes our original intention: to unearth, reflect, and decipher what it means to be a modern human. Throughout history, self-understanding has been fundamental to progress. Yet, the more we plunge into an era characterized by unpredictability, consumerism, and confusion, the more our attention deviates from the very purpose of the humanities.

As a student-led quarterly, Zeitgeist aims to foster communication and growth in the humanities in China and worldwide by engaging in interdisciplinary dialogues. At heart, Zeitgeist represents the voice of a global cohort of bewildered, exhilarated, and determined “free spirits” who endeavor to explicate the contradictions at the core of our time.

Zeitgeist is proud to be officially partnered with the BIPH Philosophy Club, the Union of Humanities and History Clubs (UHHC), and the Joint Weekly Newsletter (JWN). Together with its partners, Zeitgeist is—and will continue to be—a platform for furthering high school research in the humanities and encouraging communications across disciplinary boundaries.