Abstract: Xi Jinping’s important discourse on the spirit of scientists has profound generative logic. It is inheritance and development of Marxist scientific views, a profound summary of the spirit of Chinese scientists, and theoretical sublimation of science and technology workers’ devotion to scientific practice in the new era. Xi Jinping’s important discourse on the spirit of scientists is rich in connotation and logically rigorous. It systematically answers basic questions such as what the spirit of scientists is, why it should be promoted, and how to promote it. It demonstrates a grand strategic vision, firm people’s stance, strong consciousness of problem, profound cultural genes, and noble spiritual pursuit, providing theoretical and action guidelines for adhering to and promoting the spirit of scientists in the new era.

Key words: Xi Jinping, spirit of scientists, generative logic, scientific connotation, theoretical character