Description Introduction: What Happened to Them? Chapter 1: The Power of Reading Classic Humanities Texts Reading that changes nations, families, and individual lives - What is forbidden to 21st-century Korean citizens - The special secret behind superpowers - Japan's reading project for national strength - 130 legal professionals vs. 96 ex-convicts Chapter 2: The Education of Leaders, the Education of Followers The power that turns knowledge into wisdom - The 'different education' of Karl Witte, admired even by Harvard professors - Why did Han-Na Chang choose Harvard's philosophy department? - How the third-rate University of Chicago became a Nobel Prize powerhouse - The 'question mark' revolution sparked by reading philosophical classics - Don't read classic humanities texts just for essay writing - The answer to becoming a 'happy' genius lies in reading classic humanities texts Chapter 3: Compete and Win Through Reading How to become a winner in the capitalist system - How did George Soros come to dominate Wall Street? - The first philosopher was the greatest investor - Capitalism was born from the humanities tradition - Wealthy people around the world read classic humanities texts Chapter 4: Manage Your Life Through Classic Humanities Texts Life management lessons from literature, philosophy, and history - What did Lee Byung-chul and Chung Ju-yung have in common? - Those who understand the humanities govern the world - The 'Socratic dialogue method' that captivated the world's top executives - Why they read The Art of War again - Sixteen paths to reaching The Analects - What book are you reading right now? Chapter 5: A Guide for Beginners Traveling the World of Classic Humanities Texts - Meditate on your purpose whenever you feel discouraged - You must fight 'yourself' to meet 'others' and serve 'us' - 100% relatable know-how for reading classic humanities texts - Stay immersed in reading even in the worst circumstances - Common misunderstandings about classic humanities texts Chapter 6: The Classic Humanities Reading Methods of the 0.1% Geniuses Who Rule the World - Reading·Lead 1: Love with all your heart - Reading·Lead 2: Approach as if you would tear through the pages - Reading·Lead 3: Recognize your limitations to the core - Reading·Lead 4: Read and reread until the book wears out - Reading·Lead 5: Copy the text by hand as if writing a love letter - Reading·Lead 6: Contemplate until you achieve understanding - Reading·Lead 7: Attain 'enlightenment' and transform - A 'Self-Admonition' for everyone beginning to read classic humanities texts Conclusion: Anticipating the Revival of the Classic Humanities Reading Tradition Acknowledgments: On Publishing the Revised Edition Appendix 1: A Guide to Classic Humanities Reading Education for Parents and Children Reference Books for Classic Humanities Reading Education | Lee Ji-seong's Step-by-Step Recommended Reading List Appendix 2: A Guide to Classic Humanities Reading for Adults Reference Books for Classic Humanities Reading | Lee Ji-seong's Step-by-Step Recommended Reading List Appendix 3: Notable Readers of Classic Humanities Texts Appendix 4: On Self-Development Through the Humanities: Lee Ji-seong Interview 1 The Beginning of the Humanities, Treating Oneself as Human: Lee Ji-seong Interview 2