Several Issues that Require Further Understanding in the Study of Fine Traditional Chinese Culture
The fine traditional Chinese culture is a precious heritage for the Chinese people that constitutes the spiritual lifeline and support for the Chinese nation.Currently,accurately grasping the normative characteristics of the concept of fine traditional Chinese culture is essential for continuously advancing the theoretical research on the sinicization and modernization of Marxism and the study in relation to the integration of Marxism with the fine traditional Chinese culture.Specifically,it refers to a cultural concept characterized by scientific,democratic,revolutionary and people-oriented qualities;it is a concept extremely rich in content;it is an integrative and holistic concept;it is a collective concept of the excellent elements(factors)in ancient Chinese culture;and it is a historical concept.Fully leveraging ancient Chinese culture requires the scientific distinction of its dross and valuable essence.In this regard,it is necessary to be aware of the negative aspects of ancient Chinese culture while avoiding oversimplification.We must adhere to the Marxist stance,viewpoints and methodologies,and strive for the creative transformation and innovative development of the fine traditional Chinese culture.This urgently requires a theoretical endeavor to explore and find effective scientific methods.To that end,the method of scientific abstraction in Marxism is an effective pathway to realizing the transformation and development of"fine traditional Chinese culture,"and to the formation of new concepts,categories and discourses for the modem civilization of the Chinese nation.