Practice the glorious mission of academic service to the country

At the meeting to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping clearly pointed out that Chinese youth in the new era should take it as their duty to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, enhance their ambition, backbone and confidence to be Chinese, and live up to the times, Shaohua, and the ardent expectations of the party and the people! In the face of the profound social changes and grand practical innovations in the new era, young scholars of philosophy and social sciences who pin their hopes on the hopes of the country and the future of the nation have the responsibility to inherit the academic deeds of their predecessors, further enhance their research level and innovation ability, and contribute wisdom and strength to the prosperity and development of philosophy and social sciences with Chinese characteristics and the construction of a socialist modern power.

Focus on the cutting edge of the service real needs

China's philosophy and social sciences have made great progress and progress, and have undergone the hard work of several generations of scholars. Nowadays, in a new era of great change, great development and great prosperity, the way of young scholars has undergone tremendous changes with the wide application of Internet technology, compared with the traditional card-based academic writing of previous generations of scholars, not only in the way of obtaining academic literature resources and knowledge management methods have achieved great progress, but also have excellent research conditions and governance environment, big data, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies continue to promote the cross-integration of disciplines, major theoretical and practical problems continue to promote the paradigm and method innovation of academic research.

On September 28, 2021, the "Strong Country Has Me" theme flower bed in the northeast corner of Dongdan, Beijing. It is accompanied by earth torches, sunflowers, books, wisdom trees, etc., which means "young people are strong, young people are strong, China is strong". Image source: Visual China

By actively embracing social practice, young scholars have increasingly become one of the most active groups in the field of philosophical and social science research, closely aligning with the needs of national realities to determine their own research areas, using new research methods, and realizing the continuous innovation of academic research. Yue Wenze, a professor at the School of Public Administration of Zhejiang University, told reporters that since the Eighteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China, around the rational development of natural resources and the orderly planning of land space, China's land space governance system has been reconstructed, providing solid and powerful support for sustainable economic and social development and green transformation and development. The objects of his research have also developed from taking land as a single element to a life community in Caocheng Village with landscapes and rivers, and the research goals have ranged from how land elements can better ensure social and economic development to the modernization of the land space governance system and governance capabilities that coordinate development and protection. Yue Wenze said that the application of emerging technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence and blockchain is conducive to more scientific research on natural space, social space and governance space, and the basic research on "human-land relationship" has achieved positive results.

To grasp the academic frontier, put forward new topics, and solve new problems, we need to take the road of interdisciplinary research. Speaking of the frontier issues of human geography and related discipline research, Ye Chao, a professor at the School of Geographical Sciences of East China Normal University, said that the first is the relationship between human emotions, values, technology and places. The wave of informatization and digitalization has promoted rapid changes in local living spaces, effectively finding a value-based way of living that is suitable for people and places, and has become the largest realistic theory domain that geography must pay attention to. The second is the issue of space justice. In the face of a very unbalanced and dynamic living world, social problems are also spatial problems, and the huge differences and segments in social space are real obstacles to the interaction of human civilizations, and they are also the top priorities of human geography. Again, there is the coordination of man and nature. In view of the frequent occurrence of ecological, environmental and natural disasters in an uncertain world, the correct handling of the relationship between man and nature cannot be limited to a certain problem and local field, and it is urgent to strengthen interdisciplinary thinking.

Western literary theories and research methods can be learned, but only by integrating them with the traditional methods of ancient Chinese literature research can they really play a role. Zhang Wei, a professor at the College of Literature of South China Normal University, said that since the reform and opening up, there have been two erroneous tendencies in dealing with the tradition of ancient literature research, one is too superstitious and blindly worships Western theory, and the other is to advocate cultural conservatism, and even regard Qianjia scholarship as the highest model. The former can be described as a Handan toddler, and the latter is self-contained. Only by fully inheriting the effective research methods of the local area and actively absorbing the beneficial components of Western theory can we innovate the research of ancient literature.

Adopt interdisciplinary research methods, focusing on actively expanding academic horizons. Lü Wenming, vice president of the Qilu Cultural Research Institute of Shandong Normal University, started with calligraphy and focused on the cultural transformation of Confucianism and literary and artistic development in the late Han Dynasty, Wei and Jin Dynasties. He said that combining cultural phenomena such as the transmutation of Confucianism, the decline of classics, the rise of metaphysics, regional cultural exchanges and even changes in the customs of scholars with the evolution and innovation of calligraphy will help to explore the deep cultural factors of the prosperity of Wei and Jin calligraphy. In particular, based on the study of the Wei and Jin calligraphy culture families, we will further expand two directions: First, extend and explore the folk writing form and the history of the development of Chinese characters in the Wei and Jin dynasties, and investigate the Juyan Xinjian excavated in recent years, the Eastern Han Dynasty Jianmu of changsha's East Arch, and the Loulan residual paper. The second is to further expand the study of Confucianism and literary and artistic development in the Six Dynasties of the Han and Wei Dynasties, and to further explore the transmutation of Confucianism in the interactive influence of Confucian and Taoist thought and its influence on the development of literature and art.

For globalization and digitalization are changing the research ecology of some disciplines, young scholars have a keen academic observation and constantly adapt to the needs of the times of academic growth. Jiang Yuqin, a professor at the School of Humanities of Shenzhen University, has been paying attention to the study of postcolonial literature and theory and cultural theory. Postcolonial theory pays attention to the intersex problem of subjectivity, which leads to a multi-dimensional discussion of globalization, locality and cultural identity, thus focusing on the relationship between humans and the natural environment, and deriving the analysis of the differences between countries and countries. In Jiang Yuqin's view, with the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the discussion of intersubjectivity has expanded to human-machine relations, which constitutes the research domain of post-human theory and science fiction literature.

The innovation of academic research is inseparable from solid accumulation, which is bound to be closely related to firm academic beliefs, lofty academic ideals, and clear academic goals. Chen Guobao, executive vice president of the VietnamEse Research Institute of Guangxi Normal University, has long been engaged in the history of Sino-Vietnamese relations, Vietnamese history and culture, and the collation of Vietnamese Han Chinese literature. He told reporters that when young scholars choose research fields, they must have a phased research plan, a long-term development plan, and more importantly, a focus on research and a conscious pursuit of "pre-flow". When he was a master's student, he chose the history of Sino-Vietnamese relations and vietnamese history as a long-term academic goal, from the study of Jiaozhou and Annam in the chinese county era to the ancient Sino-Vietnamese clan relations, committed to promoting empirical research under the perspective of a holistic macroscopic perspective, grasping the true characteristics of Vietnamese history and culture and the multiple aspects of ancient Sino-Vietnamese relations, aiming to inherit Sino-Vietnamese friendship, promote Sino-Vietnamese friendly exchanges, and better serve the national "Belt and Road" construction.

Overcome bottlenecks Innovate the path of doctrine

The road to academic research is not a smooth road, young scholars will inevitably encounter setbacks and confusion, and it takes great courage and perseverance to take academia as a career. Jiang Yuqin told reporters that in the initial stage of her research, when there was no news of her submission to the journal, she would have doubts about her own ability. Due to some cultural factors, the internal mechanism of postcolonial theory is somewhat difficult to grasp. Her method of solving the problem is to seek more experience from the previous generation of scholars, participate in more meetings to absorb innovative views from the academic frontier, effectively strengthen the construction of basic theories, and get rid of the subjective arbitrariness of academic research.

The process of expanding and deepening existing academic fields also often encounters research bottlenecks. Taking the study of ancient Sino-Vietnamese relations as an example, Chen Guobao said that the long-term "excessive use" of inherent documentary materials has restricted the expansiveness of traditional research on the history of Sino-Vietnamese relations. This inevitably requires us to actively explore new materials in Vietnamese literature and strengthen the supporting role of basic theoretical research. He found that using the new perspective of "looking at China from the periphery" and exploring the essence of the ancient Sino-Vietnamese clan relationship from the interactive perspective of the two-way subjects of China and Vietnam was an important way to break through the theoretical paradigms such as the existing tributary system.

Innovation is an eternal topic of academic research and an important source of eternal academic vitality, but innovation does not happen randomly. In the face of Tang poetry, a field that has been intensively cultivated by countless scholars for thousands of years, Zhang Wei really faces many difficulties if he wants to make new achievements. Recently, he is trying to use the knowledge and methods of history, philosophy, aesthetics, sociology, psychology and other disciplines to explore some ancient poetic works.

Innovation is the first criterion for testing the performance of scientific research. Yue Wenze's characteristic positioning of the profession is to stand on top of the sky, cross-integration, and lead innovation. Land spatial planning and governance research is a typical multidisciplinary cross-integration field, with serving the needs of the country as the main value embodiment. In recent years, his greater confusion is how to develop interdisciplinary disciplines and how to evaluate cross-disciplinary performance. At present, in the management of scientific research, project applications, achievement declarations and even job title evaluations have a corresponding discipline focal point, which leads to the confusion of scholars and their teams engaged in cross-cutting research. In terms of performance evaluation, it is inevitable that there will be a phenomenon of layman's evaluation, in the past, there were pure quantitative indicators in evaluation, and now the implementation of anti-"five only" measures is not in place, and there is chaos in scientific research performance evaluation.

However, academic research is also a process of constantly encountering confusion and constantly solving confusion, which is both the trouble of contradiction and entanglement, and the fun after academic breakthroughs. Lü Wenming said that it was in doubt and pressure that he finally found the intersection of Confucianism and the development of literature and art, and explored in depth around the spiritual issues of art, and the research results were gradually enriched.

Pass on the torch and run a good academic relay race

Passing on the torch is an important intellectual way of humanities and social science research, and it is also an important accumulation path to ensure that academic strings and songs are not stopped. On the basis of inheriting the excellent traditions of the older generation of scholars, continuing to promote theoretical and academic innovation is undoubtedly the only way to accelerate the academic development of the new era.

Scholarship is a process of passing on the torch and going forward to succeeding, not only the growth of knowledge and the creation of wisdom, but also the condensation of the righteousness of the family and the country. Looking back on his own academic experience, Ye Chao told reporters that when he studied with Lu Dadao, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Mr. Lu always taught him that he must combine practical problems, "go in and out", first grasp the actual geographical or spatial problems, and then feedback practice through theoretical exhibition and explanation. This is a very powerful correction orientation. Under the guidance of Cai Yunlong, a professor at Peking University, Ye Chao opened up a second research direction: the history of geographical thought and methodology. He said that scholarship and life need coordinates and frames of reference, and we must have the spirit and attitude of making efforts inch by inch to have the possibility of transcendence.

The selfless dedication and preaching of the older generation of scholars have had an important impact on the academic development of Lü Civilization. He told reporters that research methods such as "small incisions and deep excavations" proposed by his doctoral supervisor Wang Zhimin have made him develop rigorous and solid academic habits. Lu Wenming said that having talent, ability, and insight are all important conditions for doing learning, but the most important thing is to do a good job in the organic integration of the three, and many academic innovations are gradually sublimated in this integration.

Chen Guobao said that as a young scholar, it is necessary to take the direction of their own disciplines and the accumulation of disciplines as the support, and at the same time break down disciplinary barriers, achieve multi-disciplinary cross-integration, and make breakthroughs in the fields of advantages and characteristics, so as to lay a good foundation for sustainable development for enhancing academic creativity. He believes that the growth of young scholars is inseparable from the exchange and sharing of academic information and academic resources. Therefore, young scholars should take the initiative to integrate into the high-level academic community, which is conducive to promoting domestic and foreign exchanges and cooperation in their research fields, promoting research results to walk in the forefront of world scholarship, and taking the road of academic development.

Many young scholars have received both good academic training and enthusiasm for academic research, and have considerable prospects for development, but many have not made outstanding achievements. In Zhang Wei's view, it must be recognized that there are factors that are not conducive to the growth of young scholars in the current academic system, especially some aspects of the academic evaluation mechanism. In fact, the humanities, especially like ancient Chinese literature, have their own peculiarities and require a long period of accumulation, and there should be more encouragement, support, tolerance and patience for young scholars. "Hopeless and fast," is a beneficial orientation that should be advocated. However, Zhang Wei also said that on the road of academic growth, young scholars must have a clear self-understanding and positioning no matter what kind of hardships and setbacks they are hit by, always have a firm academic pursuit of serving the country, and have the determination and perseverance to "sit on the cold bench".

The country is established by talent, the government is governed by talent, and the industry is prosperous by talent. The sustained prosperity and development of philosophy and social sciences is a relay race for the inheritance of academic fire, which contains the historical mission of the reproduction and transmission of national wisdom. Young scholars must always take up the baton of academic mission and contribute to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Yue Wenze said that on the one hand, young scholars should do a good job in inheritance. Fully study the feelings of home and country of the older generation of scholars who always serve the "great power of the country", learn from the "wind and bone" and "pride" of the older generation of scholars who strictly manage their studies, and inherit the attitude of "seeking truth" in their studies. On the other hand, young scholars should fully understand the strengths and advantages of their own generation, broaden their international horizons, focus on international academic exchanges and dialogues, boldly innovate in the inheritance, and push the development of philosophy and social science with Chinese characteristics to a broader new world.

Devote yourself to great causes in great times and practice lofty missions with lofty ideals. The new era is the time and space field of the country's outstanding development, and it is also the practical stage for the young generation of academics to serve the country, and only those who care about their homeland, firmly do research for the people, deeply cultivate and study, and work hard can work together with the magnificent and stable and far-reaching in the process of national rejuvenation. The ups and downs of young scholars in the new era are the expression of the glorious era of academic creation mission.

Edit: Qi Zeyao