Utopian Socialist Legal Thought

Author: Liu Wen
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: As one of the sources of Marxism, the doctrine of utopian socialism reflects the pursuit of an ideal human society and the aspiration for universal happiness by predecessors and sages. Utopian socialist legal thought is an important component of this doctrine. Utopian socialist legal thought emerged in 16th-century Europe and reached its peak in the 19th century. Its most prominent contributions include the revelation of the nature of law, the advocacy of the concept of equality and the principle of public ownership of property. Utopian socialist legal thought meticulously describes the law of the future ideal society, systematically elaborates on the unique concept of equality for all, advocates the implementation of public ownership of property, promotes gender equality and freedom of marriage, advocates the distribution of labor products based on effort or need, ensures that everyone's livelihood is secured, and that law should be formulated by the entire people, reflecting the will of the people. Utopian socialist legal thought is a precious legal cultural heritage of humanity.