Guangming Forum: Deeply Grasp the Triple Logic Tradition of the "Second Combination" | Culture | Forum
Guangming Forum
Author: Wu Mingyong
The second combination is a profound summary of our party's historical experience in the sinicization and modernization of Marxism, a profound grasp of the development laws of Chinese civilization, and another ideological liberation. It allows us to fully utilize the precious resources of Chinese excellent traditional culture in a broader cultural space, explore future oriented theoretical and institutional innovations.
From a theoretical logic perspective, the "second combination" is a deep interpretation of the mechanism of the sinicization of Marxism. The specific expression of the statement "the second combination" clearly points out the objects to be combined, namely "the basic principles of Marxism" and "excellent traditional Chinese culture". The reason why these two can be combined is because they themselves have a high degree of compatibility. The excellent traditional Chinese culture and Marxism have a high degree of compatibility in terms of social ideals, governance ideas, ethical concepts, and ways of thinking. Only when they are mutually compatible can they be organically combined. Only by deeply rooting Marxism in the fertile soil of the Chinese nation's historical and cultural heritage, and forming theories that are applicable to the local context, can the tree of Marxist truth flourish.
The basic principles of Marxism are the core content that can reflect the fundamental nature and overall characteristics of Marxism, and play a fundamental and soul role. The "excellence" of excellent traditional Chinese culture is an indispensable keyword. Traditional culture cannot be completely copied without analysis. Only by following the requirements of dialectical materialism and historical materialism, and conducting scientific identification and correct selection of traditional Chinese culture, can it be considered as excellent traditional Chinese culture. The second combination is not a general discussion, but rather the interaction and fusion of the two, nurturing new theories and ideas, and creating an organic and unified new cultural life form.
From the perspective of value logic, the "second combination" is a profound concern for the demand for the sinicization and modernization of Marxism. Continuously promoting the "second combination" has crucial value and significance for China's economic and social development and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Firstly, the "second combination" has expanded the cultural foundation of the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The path of socialism with Chinese characteristics is the dialectical unity of the theoretical logic of scientific socialism and the historical logic of Chinese social development. It not only continuously stimulates the vitality and vigor of excellent traditional Chinese culture, but also draws wisdom and strength from it, with profound historical origins and broad practical foundations. The combination of the basic principles of Marxism with excellent traditional Chinese culture has given the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics a broader and more profound historical depth.
Secondly, the "second combination" demonstrates unique value in theoretical innovation. The second combination has opened up space for innovation, allowing us to grasp the initiative of thinking and culture, and effectively apply it to the path, theory, and system. The excellent traditional culture of China is the root and soul of the Chinese nation, and it is a rich soil for promoting theoretical innovation. We must adhere to starting from the actual situation of our own nation, draw rich ideological elements from historical culture, and at the same time, draw on and absorb all excellent achievements of human civilization with a broad mind that embraces all rivers and seas. We must adhere to the principle of choosing the good and accepting everything, continuously expand the space for cultural innovation, and master the ideas and cultural initiative to promote innovation.
From the perspective of practical logic, the "second combination" injects spiritual power into the promotion of Chinese path to modernization. The combination of the basic principles of Marxism with excellent traditional Chinese culture is not only a theoretical proposition, but also a practical topic. The proposal of the "second combination" has pointed out the path for the protection, inheritance, and development of excellent traditional Chinese culture, as well as its integration with Marxism. One is to innovate culture more consciously. While protecting Chinese cultural heritage, it should be recognized that Chinese culture needs to constantly innovate with the development of the times and culture. Therefore, in order to inherit and promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture, it is necessary to pay more attention to existing cultural phenomena, deeply understand and analyze the reasons for their formation, and seek to explore the inspiration and significance of Chinese excellent traditional culture for the development of the new era. The second is to strengthen cultural confidence, comprehensively promote the protection and inheritance of excellent traditional Chinese culture, and stimulate the cultural confidence and innovation of the general public through innovative and targeted cultural education. The third is to adhere to a global perspective and strengthen cultural exchange and cooperation. In the Internet era, the space and time for cultural exchanges have been expanded, and the interaction and exchanges between cultures of various countries have become more convenient and extensive. In this context, it is necessary to actively build cultural brands with Chinese characteristics, carry out cultural exchanges and high-quality cultural cooperation, and enhance the international dissemination and influence of excellent traditional Chinese culture.
