On the Methodological Innovation Driven by the “Two Integrations” in Adapting Marxism to the Chinese Context and the Needs of the Times

Abstract

The “two integrations” dissolve disputes over time and space, resolve the ti‒yong debate, bridge the gap between knowledge and action, clarify the relationship between things and humans, and reflect the progressive logic of “can use—know how to use—truly use— effectively use.” This approach realizes the internal unity of objectivity and subjectivity, process and goal, attitude and behavior, and position and value. As an original methodology for adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of the times in the new era, the “two integrations” possess strong macro-level, exemplary, and safeguarding functions. They are an integral part of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and have, in concrete application, enriched and developed this thought, thus providing robust support for the development and innovation of Marxism in contemporary China and for its dissemination and innovation in the East in the 21st century.

Keywords

“two integrations” / Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era / putting the people first

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Higher Education Press