No. 5 2023

CONTENTS

Features

Extending Marx’s Concept of World History： Theoretical Innovations for a New Era

Gu Hailiang（1）

Guiding Principles from the 20th National Congress of the CPC

The Chinese Modernization Theory and the Evolution of Historical Materialism

  in the New Era： A Study in Chinese LogicRen Ping（12）

The Essence and Multifaceted Connotations of Scientific Socialism in Chinese

  ModernizationFeng Hao & Xin Xiangyang（18）

The Evolution， Significance, and Traits of Chinese Modernization Liu Zhihong（25）

Research on Xi Jinping’s Thinking on Eco-civilization

An Analysis of the Development and Value Orientation of China’s Eco-civilization

  Theoretical FrameworkWang Yuchen & Zhang Jia（32）

The Imperative of Eco-civilization for Building a Modern Socialist Country

  in All RespectsZhang Yunfei（41）

The Distinctive Ecological Perspective Inherent in Chinese Modernization

Cai Huajie & Chen Junxiang（49）

Research on Fundamental Marxist Theories

Exploring the Role of Marxist Philosophy in Advancing Studies on Ethnic Theories

  of Ethnic AffairsZou Shipeng（56）

Exploring the Nexus between Sensory Humanization and Eco-civilization

Cao Mengqin（66）

Temporal Concepts and Their Socio-Historical Implications in Das Kapital

Fu Wenjun（73）

Tracing the Evolution of Marx’s Ideological Framework： A Historical Perspective

Zhong Qidong（81）

Revisiting Young Marx’s Economic Romanticism: An Analysis of the Paris

  Notebooks in Light of MEGA2Liu Bingjing（90）

Engels’ Evolving Concept of State Autonomy in His Later Years： Implications

  and SignificanceLiu Chao（97）

Research on Political Economy with Chinese Characteristics

The Transformative Impact of the Platform Economy on Global Markets： A Political

  Economy PerspectiveHan Wenlong & Li Yanchun（106）

Navigating the Challenges and Solutions for High-Quality Digital Economic Development

  in the Context of Chinese ModernizationZhao Fang & Xu Yi（114）

Research on Political Communication

The Political Underpinnings of Teaching Historical Perspectives to Youth

Ni Bangwen & Li Yiran（130）

Integrating Chinese Modernization into Moral and Political Education in Higher

  Education： Theoretical Insights and Practical Applications

Liu Libo & Zhang Ziyin（137）

Dialogue and Interviews

Emerging from the Fog of Global Change： An Interview with Professor David McLellan

Qu Xuan（144）

Research on Marxism Abroad

Gyrgy Lukács’ Difficult Relationship with His Philosophical Masterpiece History

  and Class ConsciousnessRüdiger Dannemann（Translated by Wang Qiqi）（151）

Understanding the Non-Identical through a Dialectical Lens: Insights from

  Adorno’s AnalysisWang Xiaosheng（160）

Systemic vs. Historical Dialectics： Evaluating Arthur's Novel Dialectical Reading

  of Das KapitalBai Gang（170）

Revisiting Gyrgy Lukács’ Social Ontology： Modern Implications and Critiques

  from the Budapest SchoolZhao Sikong（178）

Althusser’s Reconceptualization of Historical Science: An Analysis

Luo Songtao & Chen Xinshui（184）

Temporal Dimensions of Capitalist Society： Differential Timing， Acceleration，

  and Abstract DominationPan Yuwen（191）

MAIN ABSTRACTS

Extending Marx’s Concept of World History:
Theoretical Innovations for a New Era

Gu Hailiang

      Marx’s concept of world history, initially formulated in the mid-1840s, was significantly augmented in the context of a leap over the Caudine Forks of capitalism during the 1870s. The socialist evolution in economically and culturally less developed nations like Russia and China in the 20th century served to practically validate and theoretically refine this concept, thereby enriching its intellectual depth. Following the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping embarked on an innovative exploration of Marx’s concept of world history in the context of the 21st century. His approach incorporates various dimensions, including the new touchstone of the Chinese Dream of National Rejuvenation, the fresh perspective on socialist grand historical view, the new notion of the human community with a shared future, and the principles underpinning new development philosophy. After the 19th National Congress, the subject of Marx’s concept of world history has gained prominence as a new area for adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of our times. In this context, Xi Jinping has formulated a comprehensive theoretical framework concerning the concept of world history for the New Era, which addresses several key facets: the defining features of the New Era, the trajectory for Chinese modernization, the enriched meaning of the human community with a shared future and universal human values, as well as emerging paradigms of civilization.

The Chinese Modernization Theory and the Evolution

of Historical Materialism in the New Era: A Study in Chinese Logic

 Ren Ping

    The unique worldview, values, historical perspective, views on civilization, democracy, and ecology encapsulated in Chinese modernization, along with its significant practical achievements, manifest a distinct philosophical consciousness. This has opened up new horizons for adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and to the needs of our times, composing a new chapter for historical materialism with Chinese logic. It also represents significant innovation in the theories and practices of global modernization. The reason why Chinese modernization can transcend Western capitalist modernization, earlier modernization attempts in China, and Soviet modernization to reveal a new essence is due to an underlying thread—the Chinese logic rooted in historical materialism. This logic profoundly reveals and elaborates the inevitability of the emergence of Chinese modernization. It pushes Chinese modernization from practical innovation to theoretical innovation, ultimately presenting it in a systematic and scholarly form. On the new journey in the New Era, it shoulders the sacred mission of theoretically guiding the expansion of the path to a strong nation through Chinese modernization, further innovatively evolving into the Chinese logic of historical materialism in the New Era.
 

The Essence and Multifaceted Connotations of Scientific Socialism 

in Chinese Modernization

 Feng Hao & Xin Xiangyang

     Chinese modernization stands as a testament to the Communist Party of China’s remarkable innovations in modernization theory and practice. It dispels the preconceived notion equating “modernization” solely with “Westernization”. It’s foundational strength lies in the principles of scientific socialism. From a theoretical standpoint, Chinese modernization is the contemporary zenith of scientific socialism, refining its theoretical fabric. In terms of values, the unique tenets underpinning Chinese modernization resonate with the core values of scientific socialism. Its practical logic, steered by the leadership of the Communist Party of China, echoes the avant-garde spirit of a Marxist party as postulated by scientific socialism. With a forward-looking vision, Chinese modernization aspires to shape a great modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious, and beautiful by mid-21st century, aligning with the foundational principles of scientific socialism for the future society. Hence, Chinese modernization not only mirrors the advanced ethos of scientific socialism but also offers invaluable insights and approaches for the modernization endeavors of numerous other developing nations.

The Evolution, Significance, and Traits of Chinese Modernization

 Liu Zhihong

     Gaining a philosophical insight into the fundamental characteristics, profound implications, and developmental trajectory of Chinese modernization is essential for a deeper theoretical comprehension of this transformative process. Chinese modernization represents a departure from the Western capitalist modernization paradigm, a departure from the Soviet socialist modernization model, and a departure from earlier Chinese modernization attempts. It signifies a novel mode of development and rejuvenation for contemporary China, a fresh way of survival and life for the Chinese populace, and a new manifestation of civilization for the Chinese nation. When these underlying meanings are fully grasped, cultivated, and realized, the global historical significance of Chinese modernization will become even more pronounced and substantial. As the embodiment of socialist modernization led by the Communist Party of China, Chinese modernization epitomizes the concrete realization of the socialist path with Chinese characteristics. At its core, it signifies the pursuit of high-quality development in contemporary China. High-quality development is not merely confined to the economic realm but encompasses all facets of society as a whole. By significantly enhancing governance efficiency and effectiveness, rectifying developmental disparities at their roots, markedly improving the quality of life for its citizens, and elevating the overall level of social civilization, we can effectively propels the ongoing evolution of Chinese modernization.
 

An Analysis of the Development and Value Orientation of 

China’s Eco-civilization Theoretical Framework

 Wang Yuchen & Zhang Jia

     In Chinese scholarly discourse, the terms “ecological justice” and “environmental justice” frequently appear as focal points for discussing the value orientation and ultimate aim of the eco-civilization theory and the pursuit of eco-civilization. However, consensus has yet to be reached regarding the precise meaning and interrelationship of these terms, which have primarily given rise to two contrasting perspectives: the “Uniformity View” and the “Divergence View.” The authors posit that such debates should not be reduced to semantic disagreements but should be recognized as manifestations of divergent theoretical approaches to solving the ecological crisis and developing a robust theory of eco-civilization. These approaches differ chiefly in whether they address the crisis and its solutions through the lens of social systems and production methods, or from a more abstract perspective centered on ecological values. This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of these contrasting interpretations and their associated debates within the Chinese intellectual community. It also elucidates the differences between the two predominant theoretical frameworks in eco-civilization studies. Drawing upon the historical progression of ecological thought in China, the paper suggests that a comprehensive theory of eco-civilization should be established on the principles of historical materialism. By adopting "environmental justice" as articulated within the framework of historical materialism, this theory would serve both as a value orientation and as an ultimate aim. In doing so, it aims not only to defend China’s rights to existence, environmental integrity, and development, but also to make meaningful contributions to the global discourse and efforts in building an ecological civilization, all within a uniquely Chinese intellectual construct.

The Imperative of Eco-civilization for Building a Modern Socialist Country in All Respects

Zhang Yunfei

      Viewing socialism’s essence, the Political Report presented at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China underscores respecting, adapting to, and protecting nature as essential for building China into a modern socialist country in all respects. Within a socialist nation, nature stands as the collective wealth of its citizens. Meeting the people's need for a pristine eco-environment emerges as the shared objective of socialist eco-civilization and socialist modernization efforts. Respecting, adapting to, and protecting nature are foundational tenets of the socialist eco-civilization concept and critical components of the socialist modernization path. Eco-civilization lies at the heart of socialism. In contrast, eco-states or green states resulting from ecological modernization represent mere blueprints and models of eco-capitalism in Western countries. Such models fail to address capitalism’s core essence. Ecological modernization essentially entails ecological restructuring within capitalism's framework. It is imperative that we steadfastly build a modern socialist nation in all respects in line with the fundamental imperatives of eco-civilization. We must adhere to the Party’s leadership, public ownership of natural resources, equitable distribution of ecological benefits among all citizens, an ecologically oriented holistic progress, peaceful development, and the well-rounded development of individuals. Only by maintaining such awareness and self-confidence can we clearly distinguish ourselves from Western ecological modernization and eco-states, thus fully showcasing the transcendence, comprehensiveness, sustainability, and superiority of building modern socialist nation in all respects.

The Distinctive Ecological Perspective Inherent in Chinese Modernization

 Cai Huajie & Chen Junxiang

      In their respective development processes, the ecological perspectives inherent in Chinese and Western modernization have sought to address distinct contemporary issues. The ecological perspective embedded in Western modernization is capital-centric and anthropocentric, reducing nature to a mere instrument for capital’s boundless expansion. Although it endeavors to escape the “de-ecologization” dilemma of classical modernization theory during its evolution, it eventually succumbs to the “de-politicization” of ecological modernization theory and the “de-modernization” of ecological post-modernization theory. Conversely, the unique ecological perspective woven into Chinese modernization signifies a significant breakthrough within a three-dimensional framework. It originates from China’s distinct historical traditions, unique historical destiny, and distinctive national conditions. It demonstrates its unique essential significance within the fundamental context of “socialist modernization under the leadership of the Communist Party of China.” It unveils its own distinctive foundational connotations while addressing the overarching question of “what kind of fundamental stand, viewpoint and method China employs in understanding and managing the relationship between humanity and nature during the modernization process.” Ultimately, it realizes the organic fusion of “ecologization,” “politicization,” and “modernization.”