Research on the Thought of Marx and Engels (1833-1844)

Author: Luo Yanming
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book is not a work that breaks new ground. It is based on the research achievements already obtained domestically, but it aims to achieve a deeper understanding of Marx by combining the successful experiences of reform practices. The book analyzes the different paths taken by Marx and Engels before their collaboration, pointing out that their shared foundation was the use of economic activity as a determining factor in historical development. However, their understanding of economic determinism differed. Engels focused more on the perspective of productive forces when interpreting economic facts and limited the historical scope of economic determinism to industrial society. Marx, on the other hand, emphasized grasping economic activity from the perspective of social relations and generally affirmed the historical determining role of the economy. These differences complement each other and are a crucial part of establishing historical materialism. The book analyzes the reasons for these differences from the perspectives of the different environments, research methods, habits, and knowledge backgrounds of the two individuals. The book delves into the specific reasons for the shifts in Marx's thought during different periods.