比较政治研究的理论“滞涨”及其创新策略

Theoretical “Stagflation” of Comparative Political Studies and Innovative Strategies

近年来,随着科学主义方法占据主导地位,西方比较政治研究的学术属性正从议题导向向方法导向转变,但这一转变没有带来比较政治理论的兴盛,反而出现了“滞涨”现象。以倚重技术方法的经验概括为特征的实证主义研究缺乏理论构建所必要的抽象能力,难以充分解释和预测政治现象。鉴于比较政治研究的现状,通过概念的创新和延伸以及经验解释范围的扩大尤其是将中国等后发展国家的政治经验纳入研究,是推动比较政治理论发展和创新的重要策略。

In recent years, with the dominance of scientism methodology, the academic attribute of western comparative political studies has changed from issue-oriented to method-oriented, but this change has not brought about the prosperity of comparative political theory;on the contrary, it has led to a “stagflation” phenomenon. Positivist research, characterized by empirical generalizations that rely heavily on technical methods, lacks the abstract ability necessary for theoretical construction, and is not capable enough to adequately explain and predict political phenomena. In view of the status quo of comparative political studies, it is an important strategy to promote the development and innovation of comparative political theory through the innovation and extension of concepts and the expansion of the scope of empirical interpretation, especially the political experience of developing countries such as China.