Abstract: This article analyzes the relationship between the "world view" of American Sinology and historical studies in China; the trend of "abstraction" in American Sinology; and the post-modern re-examination of Chinese history. The author argues that history should not only explain and draw lessons from modernization but it should also critically exam the problems that arise during the process of modernization.

摘要： 本文分析了美国中国学思潮中的“世界观念”与国内史学的关系、美国中国学研究中的“概念化”倾向、身处“后现代”思潮中的“我们”应该如何重新审视中国历史等问题，认为历史学的资治功能不仅应体现在对现代化运动提供历史的借鉴和说明，同时也应对现代化过程中出现的各种复杂的现代性现象进行深刻的反省和批评，从而增强自身的反思能力