Phenomenon of neo-Marxism in China: stages of formation and conceptual and stylistic features

  • Yongbo Tang Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Abstract

The phenomenon of neo-Marxism in the philosophical and socio-political thought of modern China is considered. Three main stages of development of this phenomenon in China are highlighted. It is established that the Chinese version of neo-Marxism is interpreted primarily as a socio-philosophical doctrine that integrates the provisions of classical Marxism and the ideas of traditional Chinese culture and philosophy (Confucianism, Taoism, legalism, etc.). A significant difference between neo-Marxism in China and the concepts of neo-Marxist philosophy in Western countries consists in its constructive socio-practical orientation, which is justified in the theory of practical materialism. It is determined that the most of Chinese neo-Marxist publications retain continuity with the works of classical Chinese philosophy in terms of linguistic and stylistic features.

Author Biography

Yongbo Tang, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

postgraduate student at the department of philosophy and methodology of science, faculty of philosophy and social sciences

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Published
2024-09-24
Keywords: orthodox Marxism, neo-Marxism, Chinese version of neo-Marxism, practical materialism, socialism with Chinese characteristics
How to Cite
Tang, Y. (2024). Phenomenon of neo-Marxism in China: stages of formation and conceptual and stylistic features. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology, 3, 10-16. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/philosophy/article/view/6333
Issue
No 3 (2024): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology
Section
History of Philosophy

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