Abstract:

The Chinese path to modernization is one that coordinates material and spiritual civilizations. To construct a "cultural form of Chinese modernization," it is essential to leverage the significant role of the humanistic spirit, infusing robust spiritual motivation into economic development and social progress. As China enters a new phase of building a modern socialist country, the function of the humanistic spirit is no longer one of passively adapting to a transforming society but of proactively exerting cultural leadership across increasingly integrated economic, political, social, and cultural spheres. The guiding role of the humanistic spirit is not abstract but concrete, primarily realized through an enculturation process that "moistens things silently" and remains "unconsciously used in daily life." For Chinese modernization, the humanistic spirit not only performs a positive enculturation function but also serves as a rational adaptive mechanism. It responds to and addresses the cultural effects of a consumer society, a risk society, a trust society, and a competitive society. By enhancing the psychological well-being of the people, improving their spiritual lives, constructing a stable inner order, and providing sound value orientations, it ultimately ensures the steady advancement of Chinese modernization.

Key words: Xi Jinping Thought on Culture, Chinese modernization, humanistic spirit, cultural development