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于“香格里拉”往返间,探藏学、国学与语文学之幽微
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2025-12-27 00:20
《寻找香格里拉:藏学、国学与语文学论集(一)》,沈卫荣著,上海古籍出版社,2025年5月版,424 页,88.00元 《我们还是香格里拉的囚徒吗:藏学、国学与语文学论集(二)》,沈卫荣著,上海古籍出版社,2025 年5月版,520页,98.00元 "香格里拉"的召唤与学术叩问 当"香格里拉"从藏地传说与西方想象的迷雾中浮现,成为学术话语里兼具文化象征与研究命题的独特存 在,清华大学人文学院教授沈卫荣的《寻找香格里拉——藏学、国学与语文学论集(一)》(以下简称 《寻找香格里拉》)、《我们还是香格里拉的囚徒吗?——藏学、国学与语文学论集(二)》(以下简 称《我们还是香格里拉的囚徒吗?》)两部著作,由书名构成了一组自反式的叩问。前者是"寻找",后 者是"囚徒",从主动的探求到被动的困局,这一命名暗藏了藏学研究的当代宿命:我们是否越追寻,越 被自身的预设所禁锢?这两部作品呈现了作者十余年来的学术轨迹,也将其核心问题意识编织成一张批 判之网——网中既有西方东方主义的幽灵,也有本土国学的叙事枷锁。 《寻找香格里拉》最初由中国人民大学出版社于2010年12月出版,原书刚问世时,曾引发了学界讨 论"西藏问题"的热潮。作者对于 ...
格伦·莫斯特|与其说是古典学家,不如说是比较学家
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2025-10-18 02:46
Core Insights - Glenn Most is a prominent classical scholar with a diverse academic background spanning the United States, Germany, and Italy, focusing on ancient Greek literature, comparative literature, and cultural studies [1][3][4] Academic Journey - Most initially intended to study biophysics at Harvard but shifted to modern literature and philosophy, eventually pursuing classical studies to understand the roots of modern works [3][4] - He holds two PhDs, one in comparative literature from Yale and another in ancient Greek literature from Tübingen, reflecting his deep interest in the concept of "poetic truth" [4][5] Teaching Experience - Most has taught at various prestigious institutions, including universities in the U.S., Germany, and Italy, noting differences in academic culture and structure between American and European universities [5][6] - He emphasizes the collaborative nature of research and teaching in American universities compared to the more hierarchical structure in European institutions [5] Evolution of Classical Studies - Classical studies have faced challenges since World War II, struggling to maintain their authority and prestige amid the overall decline of the humanities [6][7] - Most observes a shift in classical studies towards integrating modern methodologies, such as structuralism and gender studies, although this has not fully restored the field's former status [6][7] Philology and Methodology - Most's interest in philology grew from his experiences in Tübingen, where he recognized the importance of philologists in understanding classical texts [7][8] - He collaborated on a new translation of Wolf's "Prolegomena ad Homerum," aiming to bring this core text to a broader audience, highlighting the significance of teamwork in academic projects [8][9] Academic Practices - Most defines philology as a professional study of authoritative texts, linking it to historical and ethical dimensions in education [9][10] - He believes that philology should be understood as both a professional discipline and a collection of evolving values and interpretative practices [10][11] Influence of the Leibniz Prize - Winning the Leibniz Prize allowed Most to promote classical studies in directions he deemed important, leading to the publication of the "Aporemata" series, which discusses key methodologies in classical studies [11][12] Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Most emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing the challenges posed by ancient technical texts, advocating for a collective approach to research [12][15] - He has organized projects that bring together experts from various fields to explore the connections between ancient mathematics and other disciplines [15][18] Comparative Classical Studies - Most identifies as a comparative scholar, believing that understanding ancient Greek literature requires comparative analysis with other literary traditions [18][19] - He advocates for integrating Greek and Roman studies into broader comparative and global classical studies, especially in light of institutional challenges [19][21]