Contemporary Perspectives on Marxist Philosophy

Author: Lü Shirong, Zhou Hong, Zhu Rongying
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book presents our reflections on Marxist philosophy and its development. The content covers research areas such as the fundamental characteristics and principles of Marxist philosophy, Marxist ethics, Marxist philosophy and modern Western philosophy, and the Sinicization of Marxism. The authors argue that as a scientific worldview and methodology, Marxist philosophy has not only guided socialist revolution and construction but has also developed itself. Today, whether in the West or the East, Marxism and its philosophy have become a great culture, leading the progress of the times and guiding societal advancement, as expressed in a song praising Marxism: "You are a spark, igniting this sleeping land; you are a prophecy, outlining the trajectory of human ideals; you are a banner, fluttering bravely through storms and winds; you speak a truth, you are a banner, having risen and fallen yet risen again, you offer a truth." Based on classic works and the backdrop of contemporary social and cultural development, with an attitude of grounding in texts and focusing on reality, the book explores theoretical issues such as the essential characteristics of Marxist philosophy, the emergence and perspective of Marxist philosophy in the contemporary era, the basic theories of dialectical materialism, Marxist philosophy and ethics, Marxist philosophy and modern Western philosophy, the historical process of the Sinicization of Marxist philosophy, and the latest achievements of Marxist philosophy in contemporary China. It provides well-reasoned answers to contemporary issues such as the authentic spirit of Marxist philosophy, the mission of philosophy in an age of materialization, the contemporary significance of Marxist natural philosophy, contemporary science, technology, and moral civilization, the role of Marxist philosophy in contemporary Western philosophy, and the Sinicization of Marxist philosophy.