卡洛·金兹伯格微观史学思想述评

Introduction to Carlo Ginzburg's Microhistory

在当代西方史学思潮中,微观史学占有重要地位。作为微观史学的代表人物之一,卡洛.金兹伯格的微观史学思想,与西方史学的发展密不可分。卡洛.金兹伯格微观史学的具体内容,是以小群体或个人为研究对象,注重史料的特殊性和多样性,采取以记名法和推测范式为主的研究方法,以及肯定叙述是最好的表现形式等。金兹伯格微观史学研究虽然取得了很大的成绩,却也遭到了诸多的批评和质疑。

Ginzburg developed a school of one＇s own in the field of the contemporary Western Historiography. His background and influence reflected the general orientation of microhistory. The microhistory of Carlo Ginzburg characteristically focuses on small groups or individuals and is very sensitive to the variability and particularity of historical sources. Methodologically, Ginzburg takes a nominative approach combined with conjectural paradigm. He considers narrative as the best presentation form of history. His theory had succeeded, but also encountered many criticisms and disputes.