沈从文的文物考古思想包括文物观、目的任务论、工作方法论和文物考古教育论四方面的内容。沈从文认为文物是具有历史、科学应用与艺术生命价值的文化遗产,综合研究是文物考古的根本方法,“为人民服务”与“古为今用”是文物考古的目的任务。大学要通过专业教学改革来培养文物考古综合研究的人才。 Shen Congwen’s cultural relics and archeology ideas include the concept of cultural relics, purpose and mission theory, work methodology and cultural relics and archeology education in four aspects. Shen Congwen believes that cultural relics are cultural heritage with historical, scientific application and artistic life value. Comprehensive research is the fundamental method of cultural relics and archeology. “Serving the people” and “ancient being the present” are the objectives and tasks of the archeology. Universities should cultivate talents in the comprehensive research of archeology and archeology through professional teaching reform.