The Inner Logic of Marx’s View of Civilization and Its Chinese Context

Abstract

Drawing upon historical research and contemporary observation, Karl Marx elucidated the inner logic of civilizational evolution and emphasized the pursuit of a futureoriented “real and general civilization.” To deeply comprehend Marx’s incisive discourse on civilization, we should apply his profound theoretical insights to the practice of Chinese modernization. This involves integrating Marx’s view of civilization with China’s specific realities and fine traditional culture. Upholding the cultural mission in a new era, we should construct the contemporary form of the Chinese Marxist view of civilization and advance the progress of civilization through harmonious development, exchanges, and mutual learning. Composing a splendid chapter of the civilizational history across time and space, fostering new exchanges among civilizations and international cooperation, and perfecting the modern order of civilization development are intrinsic to creating new forms of human civilizations and represent a civilized path toward building a community with a shared future for humanity.

Keywords

view of civilization / inner logic / fine traditional Chinese culture / Chinese context / modernization

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