关于理论更新对于先秦史研究意义的思考--从解读《牧誓》的启示谈起

目前的先秦史研究中，在具体的实证研究方面已经取得了极为丰硕的成果，但陈旧的理论模式却还在顽固地束缚着我们对于那个时代的宏观把握与总体认识。相对于史学领域内一些理论更新显著的断代研究，先秦史研究这种理论上的滞后显得十分突出。倘若能够从某些新的理论去认识商周时期的历史，我们不仅可以对重大的历史事件提出新的看法，而且对许多具体的历史材料也可以作出新的解释。

Some Reflections on the Significance of Theoretical Innovation in the Study of Pre-Qin History

In current researches in Pre Qin history, there are already a lot of results relating to positive facts. But the old theoretical models limit our general understanding of that era. In comparison with the theoretical innovation in other studies, this old fashioned model is more obvious. If a new theory can be found to apply to the research in Shang and Zhou periods, there will be big breakthroughs in many aspects.