The Historical Limits of Capital and Socialism (An Integrated Study Based on the Reversion to Marx's Theoretical Foundations)

Author: Shao Teng
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book is divided into nine chapters, with substantial content and a well-structured approach. It is targeted and well-supported, effectively unifying theory with practice, viewpoints with materials, history with logic, and analysis with synthesis. The author emphasizes the study of new trends in contemporary capitalist society and actively responds to the "challenging" arguments of some Western scholars. Starting from the interpretation of Marx's original works, the author provides an in-depth explanation that capital does not equate to capitalism. The book offers its own interpretation of Marx's socialist theory, arguing that its essence is primarily the state power of the proletariat, not public ownership, nor planned economy. The author also applies the theoretical framework they have established to examine the fate of real socialism. Through summarizing historical lessons, the book concludes that China's choice of reforming the socialist market economy is a historical path to develop and possess the civilization of capital under the socialist system. The book further delves into the study of the specific content of communism. Overall, the book adheres to the correct political direction, expresses the firm belief that socialism will inevitably replace capitalism, while also offering valuable explorations on how to understand capitalism and socialism, including how to develop socialism.