Military Value Theory

Author: Zhang Mingcang
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Provides an in-depth reflection and interpretation of the value issues in the contemporary military field, which is a weak link in China's military theory research and philosophical research. It is well-known that the military field is an extremely important value domain, and military activities, especially war, are related to the rise and fall of nations, the honor and disgrace of ethnic groups, and the well-being or misfortune of the people. Throughout history, there have been countless military books and strategies on military issues. The famous ancient Chinese military classic, the "Art of War," begins with the line: "War is a matter of life and death, a way to survival or destruction, and it must be carefully examined." This is a classic argument by the ancients about the value of military. A significant feature and innovation of this book is the first time it combines Marxist value theory with contemporary military practice to systematically reflect on the value issues in the military field. It should be said that our past military theory research and value theory research were largely disconnected. Previous value theory research rarely focused on military value issues, while previous military philosophy often lacked a value dimension. Due to the strong influence of traditional philosophy textbook systems, past military philosophy primarily understood philosophy from the perspective of studying the general laws of the world, thereby mainly defining its function as revealing the general laws of the military field. As a result, military value issues were neglected, and military philosophy lost its value dimension. This book incorporates research findings from general value theory and military theory, and strives to capture and refine important value issues in the contemporary military field. Through an in-depth analysis of numerous typical examples in contemporary military practice, it establishes theoretical viewpoints on a fresh, typical, and solid material basis. The author believes that the military is an important component of the state system, while it also plays a significant role in safeguarding a country's economy, politics, and culture. The strength of military power often directly determines a country's political status in the international arena and determines whether a country can effectively safeguard its own security and development interests. Therefore, the military possesses unique and immense economic, political, and cultural value. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the value implications of the new military revolution, the true meaning of military activities, the contemporary value of the army and national defense, the costs and values of war, the value and evaluation of soldiers, the costs and value compensation of military service, the concept and value of people-centeredness, and the shaping of soldiers' values and ideal personalities. It is highly original, contemporary, and realistic. "How many things have been rise and fall since ancient times, all in the military's strategic games." This is the conclusion of the book. The systematic research on military value issues in this book aims to prompt people to pay more attention to military issues, care more about national defense and military construction, and more effectively deter and win wars, as well as better maintain and promote world peace. This fully reflects the practical value of the book.