Research on Several Major Issues of Marxism
Integrating the new characteristics of the contemporary era and new developments in practice, this book conducts in-depth thematic analysis and research on several major theoretical and practical issues of Marxism and provides new elaborations. It forcefully strikes back against the various distortions, censures, and attacks directed at Marxism by anti-socialist forces. By resolving and answering the new questions encountered by Marxism and socialism in the present age, it demarcates Marxism from various anti-Marxist and non-Marxist currents, and clarifies the various doubts and blurred concepts existing in people's minds following the drastic changes in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe [1]. This volume enables a comprehensive, systematic, profound, and correct understanding and grasp of several major issues in contemporary Marxism, ensuring that we truly achieve the correct application and creative development of Marxism in the practice of socialist reform and opening up.
Table of Contents
Preface: Marxism and Its Great Significance in the Contemporary Era
Chapter 1: The Marxist View of the Era and Contemporary Characteristics of the Era Section 1: Marx and Engels’ Thoughts on the Era Section 2: Lenin on the Era of Transition from Capitalism to Socialism Section 3: Communists’ Understanding of the Era after World War II Section 4: Peace and Development as the Themes of the Era Section 5: Contemporary Characteristics of the Era
Chapter 2: The Technological Revolution, Economic Globalization, and Marxism Section 1: The Technological Revolution and Economic Globalization within the Marxist Horizon Section 2: Challenges and Opportunities Facing Marxism Amidst the Technological Revolution and Economic Globalization Section 3: Actively Responding to Economic Globalization; Developing and Innovating Marxism
Chapter 3: Capitalism’s Development and Changes through the Lens of the Current Global Financial Storm Section 1: The Formation of International Monopoly Capitalism—A Concentrated Manifestation of Capitalism’s New Development Section 2: The Nature of International Monopoly Capitalism through the Lens of the Current Global Financial Storm Section 3: The World Impact of the Formation and Development of International Monopoly Capitalism through the Lens of the Current Global Financial Storm
Chapter 4: The US Financial Crisis and Its Impact on the Global Economic and Political Landscape Section 1: Important Characteristics of the Current US Financial Crisis and New Developments in Contemporary Capitalism Section 2: International Financial Monopoly Capitalism Inevitably Leads to Global Financial Crises Section 3: Development Trends of the International Financial Crisis and Its Impact on the Global Economic and Political Landscape
Chapter 5: The Major Contemporary Significance of Historical Materialism and Its Theory of Social Formations Section 1: Historical Materialism is the Greatest Achievement in Scientific Thought Section 2: The Theory of Social Formations in Historical Materialism is a Scientific Summary of Human History as a Whole Section 3: The Practical Significance of Historical Materialism and Its Theory of Social Formations
Chapter 6: The Major Contemporary Significance of the Theory of Labor Value and Surplus Value Section 1: The Historical Background of the Founding of Marx’s Theory of Labor Value and Surplus Value Section 2: The Founding and Significance of Marx’s Scientific Theory of Labor Value and Surplus Value Section 3: Debates Among Western Scholars Regarding the Theory of Labor Value and Surplus Value Section 4: The Theory of Labor Value, Surplus Value, and Contemporary Socialism
Chapter 7: The Emergence, Essential Characteristics, and Contemporary Development of Scientific Socialism Section 1: The Emergence of Scientific Socialism Section 2: The Essential Characteristics of Socialism Section 3: The Development of Scientific Socialism in the Contemporary Era
Chapter 8: Marxist Class Theory and New Changes in China’s Class Situation at the Current Stage Section 1: The Scientific System of Marxist Class Theory and a Comparison with Western Social Stratification Theory Section 2: New Changes in the Structure of Social Classes and Strata in China at the Current Stage Section 3: Several Theoretical Issues Regarding the New Changes in China’s Class Situation at the Current Stage
Chapter 9: Exploring the Path Toward Socialism for Relatively Economically and Culturally Backward Countries Section 1: Historical Debates on Economically and Culturally Backward Countries Moving Toward Socialism Section 2: The Theoretical Basis for Economically and Culturally Backward Countries Taking the Lead on the Path Toward Socialism Section 3: The Historical and Practical Basis for Economically and Culturally Backward Countries Moving Toward Socialism Section 4: Practical Explorations of the Path Toward Socialism for Relatively Economically and Culturally Backward Countries
Chapter 10: The Sinicization of Marxism and the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics Section 1: Essential Requirements and the Historical Process of the Sinicization of Marxism Section 2: The Scientific Connotation and Essential Characteristics of the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics Section 3: The Theoretical Value and Practical Significance of the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics
Chapter 11: Causes and Lessons of the Evolution of Soviet Socialism Section 1: Several Important Issues in the Research on the Causes of the Soviet Evolution [2] Section 2: Methodological Issues in the Research on the Soviet Evolution Section 3: Profoundly Analyzing the Causes of the Soviet Evolution, Learning Lessons, and Revitalizing the Great Cause of Socialism
Chapter 12: Characteristics and Laws of Development of the Socialist Market Economy Section 1: The Socialist Market Economy is a New Form of Modern Market Economy Section 2: General Characteristics and Laws of the Socialist Market Economy Section 3: Institutional Characteristics and Laws of the Socialist Market Economy Section 4: Several Important Issues in Establishing and Improving the Socialist Market Economy
Chapter 13: Socialist Democracy and the Dictatorship of the Proletariat Section 1: Socialist Democracy is the People Truly Being Masters of the Country Section 2: The Dictatorship of the Proletariat is an Important Guarantee for Socialist Democracy Section 3: The People's Democratic Dictatorship is the Dictatorship of the Proletariat with Chinese Characteristics
Chapter 14: Marxist Theory of the Party and the Building of Our Governing Party Section 1: Marxist Theory on the General Nature and Characteristics of the Proletarian Party Section 2: Marxist Theory on the Proletarian Party Exercising Governance Section 3: Governing Party Building in Contemporary China
Chapter 15: The Situation and Countermeasures for Building Socialist Ideology Section 1: Re-understanding the Basic Principles of Socialist Ideology Section 2: The Scientific Positioning and Mission of the Times for the Socialist Core Value System Section 3: The Current Situation and Characteristics in the Ideological Field Section 4: Ideas and Suggestions for Strengthening and Improving the Building of Socialist Ideology Section 5: Firmly Grasping Historical Opportunities to Comprehensively Advance the Building of Socialist Ideology
Chapter 16: The Scientific Outlook on Development and Building a Socialist Harmonious Society Section 1: The Background of the Era and Practical Foundation for the Scientific Outlook on Development [3] and Building a Socialist Harmonious Society Section 2: Creative Application and Development of Marxist Development Theory by the Scientific Outlook on Development Section 3: Creative Application and Development of Scientific Socialist Theory by Building a Socialist Harmonious Society Section 4: The Dialectical Relationship Between Implementing the Scientific Outlook on Development and Building a Socialist Harmonious Society
Chapter 17: Human Liberation and the Free and Comprehensive Development of Man Section 1: Marxism is the Theory of the Liberation of the Proletariat and All Humanity Section 2: Communism is a Society Based on the Fundamental Principle of the Free and Comprehensive Development of Every Individual Section 3: Socialism with Chinese Characteristics and the Free and Comprehensive Development of Man
Chapter 18: Marxism and the Question of Humanism Section 1: Several Forms of Evolution in the Human Outlook on History Section 2: The Historical Evolution and Role of Humanism Section 3: The Basic Connotation and Main Characteristics of Humanism Section 4: The Relationship Between Marxism and Humanism
Chapter 19: Neoliberalism is the Theoretical System for the Global Expansion of International Monopoly Capital Section 1: The Essence of Neoliberalism Section 2: The Spread of Neoliberalism in the World and Its Consequences Section 3: The Current Financial Crisis Marks the Bankruptcy of Neoliberalism Section 4: The Spread of Neoliberalism in China and the Scientific Attitude We Should Adopt
Chapter 20: A Critique of Democratic Socialism Section 1: Historical Origins of Democratic Socialism and Scientific Socialism Section 2: Differences Between Democratic Socialism and Scientific Socialism Section 3: Evaluation of and References from Democratic Socialism
Chapter 21: A Critique of "Universal Values" Section 1: There are No Universally Applicable or Eternal Values in the World Section 2: No Values of a "Universal" Nature Exist in Real Life Section 3: Several Viewpoints on the Question of "Universal Values" that Need Clarification Section 4: The Purpose of Hostile Forces at Home and Abroad in Promoting "Universal Values" Section 5: The Great Achievements of China's Reform and Opening Up are the Result of Opposing "Universal Values" in Our Guiding Ideology
Chapter 22: A Critique of the Trend of Historical Nihilism Section 1: The Rise and Characteristics of the Trend of Historical Nihilism Section 2: Historical Nihilism is an Idealist View of History Section 3: The Serious Harms of the Trend of Historical Nihilism
Concluding Remarks: We Must Adhere to the Guiding Position of Marxism Section 1: Marxism is the Banner and Soul of Socialist Ideology Section 2: Marxism is the Foundation for Improving the Party's Governing Capacity and Consolidating Its Governing Position Section 3: Marxism is the Guide to Action for Developing Socialism with Chinese Characteristics Section 4: Research in Philosophy and Social Sciences Must Use Marxism as Guidance Section 5: Adhering to the "Monistic" Guiding Position of Marxism
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