重估作为大众思维方式的“形而上学”的价值

The Re-evaluation of Metaphysics as a Way of Thinking

大众文化中的“形而上学”,是一种与辩证法相对立的、错误的乃至反动的思维方式,是一切“左”、右倾错误思想和政策失误的方法论根源。这种认识并不符合恩格斯的本意,是对“形而上学”片面的“错认”。实际上,作为宇宙观的“形而上学”与作为思维方式的“形而上学”是不同的,作为思维方式的形而上学是辩证思维不可或缺的基础。它不仅在近代西方发挥了革命性的进步作用,而且在今日中国的市场化、民主化、法制化进程中具有不可替代的积极价值。

Metaphysics is generally understood as the opposite of dialectics, and is regarded as incorrect or even reactionary. It is usually considered as the source of all the erroneous leftist and rightist thoughts, as well as of all the wrong policies. This concept runs contrary to Engles＇ original meaning. And it does not do justice to this branch of philosophy. The metaphysics as a world outlook is different from the metaphysics as a way of thinking, the latter being the foundation in dialectical thinking. It not only plays an important revolutionary role in the recent history of the West, but also has an irreplaceable value in developing China＇ s market economy, democracy and legal system.