Mastering historical initiative (people's perspective) and learning historical thinking
To improve historical thinking ability, it is necessary to strengthen the study of history, adhere to the position, viewpoint, and method of historical materialism, do a good job in practical work through in-depth thinking of history, and enhance the courage and strength to explore and move forward
To forge ahead from the continuation of national cultural bloodline, draw wisdom and strength from the Party's century long struggle history, learn and draw on all outstanding achievements of human civilization, strengthen historical confidence, and grasp historical initiative, we can win a bright future
To know the great way, one must first study history. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has collectively studied and emphasized the importance of excellent traditional Chinese culture. This "curriculum" is a profound reflection on Chinese history, inspiring us to summarize historical experience, reveal historical laws, grasp historical trends, draw historical wisdom, and continuously improve our historical thinking ability.
As one of the "seven thinking abilities", historical thinking ability is the ability to understand the past and the present, be good at using a historical perspective to understand the laws of development, grasp the direction of progress, and guide practical work. To improve historical thinking ability, it is necessary to strengthen the study of history, adhere to the position, viewpoint, and method of historical materialism, do a good job in practical work through in-depth thinking of history, and enhance the courage and strength to explore and move forward.
Understanding history enables us to see far, and understanding history enables us to go far. Only by standing on the magnificent 5000 year history of Chinese civilization can we truly understand the historical inevitability, cultural connotations, and unique advantages of the Chinese path, and build a modern civilization of the Chinese nation. Only by deeply understanding why the CPC, why Marxism works, and why socialism with Chinese characteristics is good from the party's brilliant achievements, arduous course, historical experience, and fine traditions, can we understand why we succeeded in the past and how we can continue to succeed in the future. In the face of a complex and changing world, it is necessary to wield the telescope of history, accurately judge time and situation in unprecedented changes, and find the direction of progress at critical moments in historical development. We must forge ahead from the continuation of our national cultural bloodline, draw wisdom and strength from the Party's century long struggle history, learn and draw on all outstanding achievements of human civilization, strengthen our historical confidence, and grasp the initiative of history. Only then can we win a bright future.
The ability of historical thinking should be based on scientific methods and correct historical views. How to treat the history of our country? How to treat our country's traditional culture? This is a problem that any country must solve well in the process of modernization. In the process of promoting and expanding Chinese path to modernization, our Party adheres to the methodology of dialectical materialism and historical materialism, combines the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific reality, and combines them with China's excellent traditional culture, so that Chinese civilization can glow with new vitality in the process of modernization. Party members and cadres should consciously use the ideological weapons of historical materialism to transform the objective and subjective world, learn and master the analysis of basic social contradictions, the view that material production is the foundation of social life, and the view that the people are the creators of history. They should adhere to the correct view of Party history, establish a grand view of history, respect historical facts, accurately evaluate history, and correctly learn and use history.
Leaders and cadres at all levels should strengthen their learning of history and effectively improve their historical thinking abilities. History is the best textbook. To govern today's China well, it is necessary to have a deep understanding of our country's history and traditional culture, as well as to actively summarize the exploration and wisdom of ancient Chinese governance. History is the best nourishment. Reviewing the glorious history of the Party, constantly receiving ideological baptism and spiritual nourishment, is the only way to understand history and love the Party, love history and love the country, and cultivate "mind learning" in the study of history. With a wealth of historical knowledge, one's vision and breadth of mind will be greatly broadened, and the level of thinking and leadership can be elevated to a new level. Improving our historical thinking ability, understanding where we come from and where we are going, is essential for us to have a deep and accurate understanding of many issues, and continuously enhance the principle, systematicity, foresight, and creativity of our work.
History illuminates the future, striving to achieve great accomplishments. Drawing wisdom from deep reflection on history and moving towards the future, the Chinese nation is moving towards a tomorrow where there will be times when the wind and waves break through.