Since the collapse of Euro-Communism in 1989, the ideas of Marx have largely been discarded as little more than historical relics. There is a good reason for the neglect. The governments that Marxism spawns are among ...Since the collapse of Euro-Communism in 1989, the ideas of Marx have largely been discarded as little more than historical relics. There is a good reason for the neglect. The governments that Marxism spawns are among the most brutal in history. Equally condemnable for a philosopher who bases his theory on a science of historical development, most of Marx＇s key predictions turn out to be incorrect. What then is left of Marx＇s principles？ This paper argues that Marx is best understood as a critic of the injustice of industrial societies. Marx＇s essential critical concept is alienation. The paper presents the first complete analysis of Marx＇s treatment of alienation and offers a brief assessment of how this concept applies to our time.展开更多
State Council restructuring moves to improve governance One of the central concepts in Chinese philosophy is the perpetuity of change,and as a great number of scholars have pointed out,it is an extraordinary capacity ...State Council restructuring moves to improve governance One of the central concepts in Chinese philosophy is the perpetuity of change,and as a great number of scholars have pointed out,it is an extraordinary capacity for change,even radically when necessary,that is the hallmark of the political system of the People’s Republic of China.展开更多
Philosophical contemplation in all ages has necessarily based itself on shared philosophical thought involving ＂commonality.＂ Dialogue between Chinese, Western and Marxist philosophies stresses a deep concern about ...Philosophical contemplation in all ages has necessarily based itself on shared philosophical thought involving ＂commonality.＂ Dialogue between Chinese, Western and Marxist philosophies stresses a deep concern about reaching a universal consensus on the ＂common culture and values＂ of modern human beings, and aims to provide new ideas for our contemporary existence and development. These may be summarized as a ＂common existence＂ centering on the values of ecological commonality and ecological justice; ＂common action＂ and ＂common enjoyment＂ based on the commonality of justice and the promotion of dialogue; and ＂co-presence＂ based on rational inter-subject communication.展开更多
The mass line （ML） played a significant role in the history of the Communist Party of China （CPC） and was incorporated into the CPC＇s Constitution as the fundamental line for all work. However, to most people, th...The mass line （ML） played a significant role in the history of the Communist Party of China （CPC） and was incorporated into the CPC＇s Constitution as the fundamental line for all work. However, to most people, the ML would sound more like an elegant political slogan than an effective method for solving problems. This paper interprets the essence of the ML as a philosophical method of knowing the world, a political method of leadership and a practical method of solving problems. In the new era of rule of law, the ML is also considered as a potential approach to democracy in China. The paper also criticizes the problems of the ML and proposes some suggestions against the comparison with the Western political systems. The paper will provide readers with a more comprehensive understanding of the ML, and the political philosophy in China.展开更多
文摘Since the collapse of Euro-Communism in 1989, the ideas of Marx have largely been discarded as little more than historical relics. There is a good reason for the neglect. The governments that Marxism spawns are among the most brutal in history. Equally condemnable for a philosopher who bases his theory on a science of historical development, most of Marx＇s key predictions turn out to be incorrect. What then is left of Marx＇s principles？ This paper argues that Marx is best understood as a critic of the injustice of industrial societies. Marx＇s essential critical concept is alienation. The paper presents the first complete analysis of Marx＇s treatment of alienation and offers a brief assessment of how this concept applies to our time.
文摘State Council restructuring moves to improve governance One of the central concepts in Chinese philosophy is the perpetuity of change,and as a great number of scholars have pointed out,it is an extraordinary capacity for change,even radically when necessary,that is the hallmark of the political system of the People’s Republic of China.
文摘Philosophical contemplation in all ages has necessarily based itself on shared philosophical thought involving ＂commonality.＂ Dialogue between Chinese, Western and Marxist philosophies stresses a deep concern about reaching a universal consensus on the ＂common culture and values＂ of modern human beings, and aims to provide new ideas for our contemporary existence and development. These may be summarized as a ＂common existence＂ centering on the values of ecological commonality and ecological justice; ＂common action＂ and ＂common enjoyment＂ based on the commonality of justice and the promotion of dialogue; and ＂co-presence＂ based on rational inter-subject communication.
文摘The mass line （ML） played a significant role in the history of the Communist Party of China （CPC） and was incorporated into the CPC＇s Constitution as the fundamental line for all work. However, to most people, the ML would sound more like an elegant political slogan than an effective method for solving problems. This paper interprets the essence of the ML as a philosophical method of knowing the world, a political method of leadership and a practical method of solving problems. In the new era of rule of law, the ML is also considered as a potential approach to democracy in China. The paper also criticizes the problems of the ML and proposes some suggestions against the comparison with the Western political systems. The paper will provide readers with a more comprehensive understanding of the ML, and the political philosophy in China.
