On the Realm and Levels of Culture

Through an analysis of the meta-theory related to the typical definitions of culture, the author points out that the culture as the object of academic study is different from the object in the process of cognition and unlike the object of remolding in our social practice, and its basic form is man with its cultural things. Its intrinsic content is revealed in specific individual pursues and enjoys its specific freedom and spiritual life. Thus, culture in this sense is not only closely related to different social levels of specific individuals but also is the embodiment and the product of such cultural levels and realm. Therefore, the study of cultural philosophy and the general study of cultural theory should not only make a breakthrough in the established ideas but also make dramatic changes in terms of the basic research perspectives and methodology in order to make real advances.