Liu Boming(1887—1923), educator, philosopher. He is the pioneer of modern humanism and the advocator of liberty education in China. 1887 is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ... 1923 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... A philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. ... Humanism is a broad category of active ethical philosophies that affirm the dignity and worth of all people, based on our ability to rationally determine whats right. ...