试析安德森的民族主义理论研究

An Analysis on Anderson's Study of Nationalism Theory

在当代西方民族主义研究中,安德森对民族与民族主义做出了较具创造性的理论解释。基于二战后客观的社会历史条件和对"原生主义"理论思潮的批判,安德森从主观认同的角度对民族做出了全新定义,并在发生学与类型比较中对民族主义兴起的制度条件和历史过程进行了论证。这些论证既有理论上的巨大创新,同时也包含一定的局限。因而,对它们的全面考察和反思能够为国内的相关研究提供借鉴。

In contemporary subject of nation and nationalism. Anderson has made the most creative theory. Based on the historical conditions after World War II, and the critical thoughts on primordialism, Anderson have created the definition of nation from the view of the subjective identity, and demonstrated the rise of nationalism with its historical process. Therefore, domestic researchers will benefit from such comprehensive reflection on the thought of Anderson.