Forms and Implications of Huitong (Convergence) of Marxist Philosophy and Chinese Philosophy

Abstract

A review of the more than 100 years of integration and interaction between Marxist philosophy and Chinese philosophy shows that huitong between them can be roughly summarized into five forms: homogeneous huitong, complementary huitong, interpretive huitong, carrier huitong, and practical huitong. Homogeneous huitong refers to huitong of Marxist philosophy and Chinese philosophy regarding content that features “homogeneity.” Complementary huitong refers to Marxist philosophy and Chinese philosophy achieving huitong by mutually compensating for each other’s shortcomings. Interpretive huitong refers to realizing huitong of compatible ideological elements between Marxist philosophy and Chinese philosophy through interpretation. Carrier huitong refers to huitong achieved through the introduction, dissemination, and acceptance of carriers (subjects) of Marxist philosophy and Chinese philosophy. Practical huitong refers to huitong achieved through the guidance and summary of revolutionary practice by Marxist philosophy and Chinese philosophy. The five forms of huitong each have their own connotations, characteristics, and values, indicating that huitong of Marxist philosophy and Chinese philosophy is manifested in diversity in form, profundity in content, concern in thought, and innovation in theory.

Keywords

Marxist philosophy / Chinese philosophy / forms of huitong / implications

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