The Revolution in the Marxist View of Nature and Its Value in the New Era

Abstract

The Marxist view of nature emerged in the mid-19th century against the backdrop of rapid capitalist development in Europe. Built on the latest advances of natural science, it formed a theoretical system integrating four dimensions: the theory of priority of nature, the theory of humanized nature, the theory of unity of nature and history, and the theory of reconciliation and construction. This system effected a fundamental revolution in the traditional philosophical view of nature. The revolution in the Marxist view of nature functions as a theoretical foundation within Marxist philosophy, serving as a logical premise, a scientific cornerstone, and a theoretical guide. In the new era, a thorough understanding and grasp of the connotations of this revolution is of practical importance for consolidating the foundations of the faith in Marxism, for continuously adapting Marxism to the Chinese context by upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, and for better advancing ecological development under the socialist system.

Keywords

Marxism / revolution in the view of nature / foundational role / value in the new era

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