The Development Trajectory of Eastern Societies

by Zhao Jiaxiang

Overview

In the four volumes of The Development Trajectory of Eastern Societies and the Theories and Practices of Socialism, the author re-examines Marx and Engels’ theories on the development trajectory of Eastern societies by integrating theoretical analysis of Marxist theories and a historical investigation of socialist revolution and socialist construction around the world.

Pointing out the guiding significance of five aspects of the basic principles of Marxism for studying how Eastern societies develop, this volume interrogates various assumptions that have prevailed in academia, addresses unexplained topics, and offers insight into the understanding of these basic principles. The result is a penetrating and specific understanding of Marxist basic principles and the development trajectory of Eastern societies.

Critical engagement with predominant understandings and a refreshing reformulation of Marxist theoretical bases make the book a key new reference for readers who are studying or are interested in Marxism, Marxist philosophy, and the history of philosophy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780429825194
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/09/2020
Series:	China Perspectives
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	122
File size:	304 KB

About the Author

Jiaxiang Zhao is Professor of Philosophy at Peking University, and has served as vice dean and director of the academic committee of the Department of Philosophy, as well as vice president and consultant of the Chinese Historical Materialism Association. His main research interests include Marxist philosophy and Marxist classic works.

Table of Contents

1. Social forms and their classifications 2. The purposiveness of human activities and the regularity of social development 3. Historical determinism, subjective choice, and their relations 4. Historical progress and its measure 5. The integrity of Marxism