近年来,由政府主导的社区建设蓬勃发展,关于社区的研究也成了学术界的热点。许多学者把社区建设看作公共空间发育的 契机,期待其成为社会力量成长的舞台。然而,另一方面,他们又不得不承认,中国第三域的发展极为幼稚,公共空间的拓展任重道远。其原因何在?已有的讨论可谓仁者见仁,智者见智。笔者试图从理念精神的层面作出 In recent years, government-led community construction has flourished and research on communities has become a hot spot in academia. Many scholars regard community building as an opportunity for the development of public space and expect it to become a stage for the growth of social forces. However, on the other hand, they also have to admit that the development of the third area in China is extremely naive, and the expansion of public space has a long way to go. What are the reasons for this? Existing discussions can be described as benevolent benevolence, wise men see wisdom. The author tries to make from the concept of spirit