Abstract: The reason why “localization” provoked the discussions about the pseudoproposition is that the issue involves both theory and western knowledge, which are confused unconsciously. On the basis of clarifying the two, theoretical characteristics reveal that the external dilemmas faced by Chinese academicians in theoretical construction are caused by the confusion in defining theoretical standards, a problem concerning the final discourse power. At the meantime, labor division, finegraining, computerization and practicability constitute the internal dilemmas. Even so, given China’s advantageous conditions for localization and feasibility in practice, the methods of theoretical construction mainly include introducing western theories, invigorating Chinese classics, abstracting from reality and holding a global perspective. In short, despite the great difficulties faced by China in theoretical construction under the current circumstances, the analysis of theoretical views is, after all, necessary and meaningful.

Key words: socioligical theory, western knowledge, the Man of Knowledge, dilemmas of construction, methodological perspectives