Abstract：This article examines the theoretical foundations and developmental trajectory of Cultural Heritage Studies, with an emphasis on the necessity and challenges of establishing a new paradigm. Drawing on Thomas S. Kuhn’s paradigm theory and its varying applicability to both natural and social sciences, the article investigates the characteristics of Cultural Heritage Studies, which are shaped by interdisciplinarity and societal demands. By incorporating the consensus within China’s cultural heritage scientific community and advancements in the philosophy of science since the 20th century, this article proposes a conceptual framework for Cultural Heritage Studies. This framework shifts the paradigm’s objectives from disciplinary segmentation to interdisciplinarity. The article concludes that the emerging paradigm of Cultural Heritage Studies should not aim to establish a new discipline, but rather to develop a structural platform that guides cultural heritage conservation practices and knowledge production. This framework aims to enable the scientific community to transcend disciplinary boundaries, promote collaboration, and generate new perspectives and knowledge, thereby advancing practices in cultural heritage conservation.
2025, Vol. 42 
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