Intercultural Historical Thinking and its Sense in the History of Civilization

Abstract

This article explores the importance of intercultural historical thinking in the age of globalization and its significance to the historical study of civilization. The article points out that in the context of globalization, human beings are still faced with different understandings of heterogeneity, otherness and homogeneity. Historical research is an important way for societies to realize their cultural functions and cultural orientations, while intercultural historical thinking and historical research are particularly valuable because of their practical significance. The article emphasizes the major role of historical consciousness in intercultural historical thinking, and believes that historical consciousness is not only about the cognition of the past, but also a historical interpretation of the present. Through the mutual communication of historical consciousness, we can better understand the conceptual type and cultural background of others, so as to rebuild the consensus of the community of humanity in the age of globalization. In addition, the article also explores the ontological construction of historical consciousness, regarding that this helps to introduce grand concepts such as “civilization” into a concrete and practical context, and promote mutual understanding and mutual learning among different civilizations.