要积极参加党内政治生活，用好批评和自我批评武器，乐于接受党组织教育和各方面监督。 ——《推进党的自我革命要做到"五个进一步到位"》（习近平总书记2025年6月30日在二十届中央政治局第二 十一次集体学习时讲话的主要部分，《求是》2025年第23期） 严肃党内政治生活·习近平总书记这样强调 增强党内政治生活政治性、时代性、原则性、战斗性，用好批评和自我批评武器，持续净化党内政治生态。 ——《高举中国特色社会主义伟大旗帜 为全面建设社会主义现代化国家而团结奋斗——在中国共产党第二十 次全国代表大会上的报告》（2022年10月16日） 历史经验表明，我们党作为马克思主义政党，必须旗帜鲜明讲政治，严肃认真开展党内政治生活。讲政治， 是我们党补钙壮骨、强身健体的根本保证，是我们党培养自我革命勇气、增强自我净化能力、提高排毒杀菌 政治免疫力的根本途径。什么时候全党讲政治、党内政治生活正常健康，我们党就风清气正、团结统一，充 满生机活力，党的事业就蓬勃发展；反之，就弊病丛生、人心涣散、丧失斗志，各种错误思想得不到及时纠 正，给党的事业造成严重损失。 ——《总结党的历史经验 加强党的政治建设》（此段内容出自习近平总书记201 ...

Core Points - The importance of criticism and self-criticism as essential tools for maintaining the health and integrity of the party is emphasized by General Secretary Xi Jinping [1][2][17] - The practice of criticism and self-criticism is seen as a means to enhance the capabilities and qualities of party members, ensuring continuous improvement and development [1][17] Group 1: Theoretical Insights - Criticism and self-criticism serve as a "sharp weapon" for the party, revealing contradictions and providing solutions, thus playing an irreplaceable role in the development of the party's cause [2][4] - The dialectical function of criticism and self-criticism is highlighted, where it acts as a "negative intermediary" that facilitates the transition from old to new states through constructive negation [4][5] Group 2: Practical Applications - The effectiveness of criticism and self-criticism is noted to have dual aspects, with the potential for both constructive and destructive outcomes depending on the approach taken [5][6] - Specific strategies for conducting criticism and self-criticism are outlined, emphasizing the need for sincerity, methodical approaches, and the importance of distinguishing between constructive and destructive criticism [7][14] Group 3: Balancing Principles - The balance between principles and flexibility in criticism is crucial, requiring adherence to core values while adapting methods to specific situations [14][15] - Achieving a balance between current and long-term perspectives is essential, ensuring that immediate issues are addressed without losing sight of future goals [16][17]

Core Viewpoint - The emphasis on criticism and self-criticism as essential tools for maintaining the health of the party and enhancing the capabilities of its members is highlighted, with a call for their consistent application in daily work [1][17]. Group 1: Importance of Criticism and Self-Criticism - Criticism and self-criticism are described as sharp weapons for strengthening the party and maintaining its health, serving as vital means to enhance and regulate political life within the party [2][4]. - The historical significance of criticism and self-criticism is noted, having played a crucial role in the party's development and individual growth throughout various stages of revolution, construction, and reform [1][3]. Group 2: Functions of Criticism and Self-Criticism - From an epistemological perspective, criticism and self-criticism act as a "calibrator" for truth, facilitating a continuous cycle of practice and understanding [3]. - Criticism and self-criticism are seen as a "negative intermediary" that promotes development through the dialectical process of negation, leading to constructive change within the party [4]. Group 3: Practical Challenges and Solutions - The article identifies common issues in the practice of criticism and self-criticism, such as becoming ineffective or superficial, and emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of its dual nature—both constructive and destructive [5][6]. - It suggests that effective criticism should be based on public interest, sincerity, and appropriate methods, avoiding personal biases and focusing on objective issues [7][14]. Group 4: Strategies for Effective Criticism and Self-Criticism - The importance of timing in criticism is emphasized, advocating for immediate feedback on minor issues while allowing for more time to analyze complex problems [9]. - The article discusses the balance between public and private criticism, suggesting that public criticism can foster collective learning, while private criticism is better for sensitive topics [10]. Group 5: Balancing Principles and Flexibility - A balance between principled and flexible approaches to criticism is necessary, ensuring that criticism is both constructive and respectful of individual differences [14][15]. - The need for a dynamic balance between current issues and long-term goals is highlighted, encouraging a strategic approach to criticism that supports ongoing improvement and development [16].