This selection covers significant works of Hu Shih in his various periods and mainly deals with englightenment, self-cultivation, research methodoly, etc., epitomizing the intellectual development of this renowned philosopher. His words, be it eloquent or calm, are still enlightening to readers nowadays. 《学问与人生——新编胡适文选》由中国社会科学院学部委员、近代史所研究员耿云志和中国社会科学院近代史所副研究员宋广波选编。所选篇目既有全面性，收录了胡适各个时期的主要著述，涵盖其一生学术文化历程；同时又有所侧重，着重选择了有启蒙意义、关乎个人修养与处事历练、做学问的态度与方法以及对人生与世局的观察与体验等方面的内容。这些或是激昂或是从容的文字充满思辨力量，对当代读者仍不乏启迪的意义。