Abstract: According to the present author, humanitarianism is more like a practical philosophy and ethic philosophy, so more attention should be paid to its practical and ethic value.Next, when studying and evaluating the modern humanitarianism in May 4th period, we should neither go too far in showing off the highness of this era, no evaluate the value of this concept from success and failure.Instead, we should take into consideration the complexity of history and reality, in oreder to find its real value and current significance.