In contemporary society, cultural philosophy, as an important branch of philosophical research, is gradually highlighting its unique value and significance. With the acceleration of economic globalization, communication, collision, and integration between different cultures are becoming increasingly frequent, cultural phenomena are becoming more complex and diverse, and cultural issues are constantly emerging. From the confusion of cultural identity to frequent cultural collisions, from the inheritance and development of traditional culture to the innovative challenges of modern culture, these practical issues urgently require in-depth theoretical analysis and thinking. In this sense, it is undoubtedly of great significance to delve into the contemporary situation and future direction of cultural philosophy. From a theoretical perspective, it helps to expand the boundaries of philosophical research and improve the philosophical system. Cultural philosophy breaks the boundaries between traditional philosophical disciplines, integrates philosophical thinking into the diverse dimensions of culture, and injects new vitality into the development of philosophy. It prompts us to re-examine some fundamental issues in philosophy, such as the nature of human beings, the relationship between humans and nature, and the future development of human society, and to provide new interpretations from a cultural perspective. From a practical perspective, cultural philosophy provides theoretical support for solving many problems in contemporary society. In the face of misunderstandings and collisions between different cultures, cultural dialogue and understanding advocated by cultural philosophy can help build a harmonious and inclusive cultural ecology. Analysis of the Situation of Contemporary Cultural Philosophy Research Today, with the rapid development of information technology in the era of economic globalization, the boundaries between different cultures are becoming increasingly blurred, and the phenomenon of cultural diversity and homogenization coexisting is becoming more prominent. The cultural field is showing an unprecedented trend of integration and collision. This reality has prompted cultural philosophy research to no longer simply focus on and analyze a certain culture, but to consciously reflect on the essence, value, and interrelationships of culture, and to strive to construct a cultural philosophy system that is inclusive of diversity and respects differences. The various practical problems presented by the development of contemporary human culture undoubtedly require philosophical thinking and concern. These issues also constitute the contemporary situation of cultural philosophy research: firstly, the issue of cultural integration and collision in the context of multiculturalism. Economic globalization has led to the deep integration and exchange of various cultures, resulting in the development characteristics of cultural diversity. This cultural fusion not only enriches the cultural background of the world, but also promotes the development and progress of human society. However, cultural globalization is not a one-way cultural output. Under the surface of integration, collisions quietly breed. This cultural collision is not only reflected in the material level, but also deeply in the spiritual fields such as values and beliefs. Strong cultures often have an impact on weak cultures, leading to an increased risk of cultural hegemony and homogenization. The reality that cultural philosophy research needs to face is how to respect cultural diversity while avoiding the spread of cultural hegemony and maintaining the uniqueness and autonomy of various ethnic cultures. Secondly, the issue of identity recognition in ethnic culture. Cultural identity refers to an individual or group's recognition, acceptance, and sense of belonging to their own cultural characteristics. It includes not only recognition of one's own cultural traditions, values, behavioral habits, but also a sense of belonging to cultural communities such as one's own ethnicity and country. Cultural identity is a stable psychological structure formed by individuals or groups in social life, which is an important force in maintaining social stability and promoting cultural inheritance. The globalization of culture has had an unprecedented impact on the relatively stable national cultural identity, especially in the interweaving of ethnicity and modernity. Traditional culture is facing dual challenges in the process of modernization, leading to a crisis of cultural identity. This requires us to reflect and question from a philosophical perspective. Thirdly, the issue of cultural new formats formed in the process of technological transformation. In the wave of contemporary technological change, digital technology is like a rapid storm, changing the production and consumption patterns of culture and giving birth to a thriving digital cultural landscape. The use of various cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence has overturned people's traditional creative boundaries and thinking paradigms, allowing them to break through the limitations of material materials and freely express their creative inspiration in the virtual digital space. The occurrence of the technological revolution has promoted cultural innovation, and the prosperous development of culture has further activated the enormous potential of technological innovation, constantly giving birth to new cultural formats. This requires us to think and study from a philosophical perspective. Fourthly, the challenge of contemporary technological development to social ethics. The rapid development of technology has brought infinite vitality to culture, but it has also raised many thorny ethical challenges. Even without considering the uncertainty and potential risks of technology itself, we must seriously face the changes in social lifestyles brought about by the use of technology, the changes in people's social structure caused by the development of technology, and so on. Among them, the impact of artificial intelligence technology on future society should be given sufficient attention to prevent technology from becoming a tool for alienating humanity. Fifth, the issue of consumer culture and its value demands under social transformation. With the transformation of contemporary society, consumer culture is sweeping in like a surging tide, profoundly reshaping people's production, lifestyle, and values. Consumers are more pursuing quality of life, no longer satisfied with the functionality of products, but focusing on the design, personalization, and brand connotation of products. However, the excessive proliferation of consumer culture has also triggered a series of social problems, such as blind consumption, comparative consumption, symbolic consumption, etc., objectively weakening the depth and spiritual nourishment function of culture. Therefore, it is imperative to shape a healthy and rational consumer culture. In the face of the above-mentioned problems, we need to closely follow the pulse of the times, closely integrate the globalization, digitization, and diversified development characteristics of culture, place cultural philosophy research in the current context of reality, resonate with theoretical research and the development of the times, and provide practical and feasible solutions to solve contemporary cultural dilemmas. The Future Prospects of Cultural Philosophy Research Today, the world we live in is increasingly becoming a world of culture. If traditional society was dominated by culture, then the current society is surrounded by culture, where everyone is immersed in the ocean of culture and needs to consciously discern and choose. Culture is not only a concentrated reflection of people's values, beliefs, and behavior patterns, but also a key bond that maintains social cohesion and identity. So, only by elevating culture to the level of philosophy for conscious thinking, can human cultural practice be filled with humanistic concerns and develop towards a healthy direction. Cultural philosophy, as a discipline of philosophical reflection on culture, plays an irreplaceable and important role in contemporary society. Overall, with the rapid development of the times, especially the new demands brought about by changes such as economic globalization and informatization, cultural philosophy research will usher in unprecedented opportunities. From a theoretical perspective, new cultural phenomena continue to emerge, such as artificial intelligence culture, internet culture, and cultural integration in cross-cultural communication, which have brought new topics and challenges to the study of cultural philosophy. From a practical perspective, in the context of economic globalization, cultural exchanges between different countries and regions are becoming increasingly frequent, highlighting the diversity and differences of cultures. The collision and exchange of diverse cultures undoubtedly provide rich materials and vast space for the study of cultural philosophy. Future cultural philosophy research should further strengthen the conscious awareness of constructing the theoretical system of cultural philosophy. It cannot be denied that the basic theoretical construction of cultural philosophy in China is still relatively weak, and many core concepts and theoretical frameworks urgently need further improvement. As for the core concept, the fundamental concept of "culture" has not yet reached a broad consensus and precise definition in the context of cultural philosophy. At the theoretical framework level, the existing cultural philosophy system lacks systematicity and coherence, presenting fragmented and scattered phenomena, making it difficult to provide a consistent and systematic explanation for complex and ever-changing cultural phenomena. In addition, current research on cultural philosophy needs to reverse the ambiguity of disciplinary positioning, especially the problem of unclear boundaries with adjacent disciplines such as humanities, sociology, etc. Cultural philosophy needs to precisely anchor its unique research field in order to achieve the independence and integrity of its theoretical system. It needs to consciously penetrate the surface of social and cultural phenomena, deeply explore the deep essence, internal logic, and value foundation behind social and cultural phenomena, and ask why cultural phenomena are presented in this way, where the driving force and value orientation of their development lie, in order to demonstrate the metaphysical character of cultural philosophy. Future cultural philosophy research needs to further strengthen its close integration with real-life cultural practices. The problem of the disconnect between current cultural philosophy research and practical application still exists within a certain scope. Especially in the face of the constantly emerging new problems and challenges in cultural practice, cultural philosophy research needs to provide targeted application paths and countermeasures. For example, in the face of the complex environment of contemporary social governance, the concept of tolerance, understanding, and dialogue advocated by cultural philosophy can be used to transform potential conflicts into a driving force for harmonious coexistence and collaborative development. The flexible power of culture can be used to bridge social cracks, create a warm and harmonious social atmosphere, inject vitality into the refinement and humanization of social governance, and promote steady progress towards a more fair, just, and inclusive society. China has a long history and splendid civilization, with a vast cultural heritage that provides endless unique materials for the study of cultural philosophy. Based on the foundation of local culture, constructing an independent cultural and philosophical knowledge system in China is an urgent need for contemporary cultural development and a key measure to demonstrate cultural confidence. We need to deeply analyze the unique cultural phenomena, values, and spiritual demands of Chinese society, and truly achieve the creative transformation and innovative development of excellent traditional Chinese culture. (New Society)