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20 November 2004, Volume 38 Issue 11 Previous Issue    Next Issue

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Communicative Rationalitv: Critique and Utopia CHEN Zhi-gang 2004, (11):  16-22.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2731KB) ( )   The idea of communicative rationality centered on intersubjectivity is proposed by Habermas as a result of his reflection on the dilemma Max Weber and the Frankfurt School faced in the critique of instrumental rationality. It is an attempt to overcome colonization in the life-world by developing communicative rationality. The author points out that while Habermas’ analyses of the lifeworld and political alienation have contributed to Marxism, he misunderstands the conceptions of praxis and labor by Marx, and his criticism of the concept of labor is not justified. As a result, Habermas himself is trapped in the philosophy of consciousness and confined to language philosophy. His communicative rationality is after all a Utopia. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Examining the Meta-theory of Dialectic Production Mode——Reflection and Proclamation of Engels HU Xiao 2004, (11):  23-28.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2623KB) ( )   At the time when Marx and Engels proposed historical materialism they had explained the principle of dialectic production mode as a theoretical foundation. However, they failed to give full explanations of the decisive function of productive force and counter-reaction mechanism of productive relations, which in turn had led to consequent misunderstanding among their successors who simplified these terms. In his late years Engels had reflected on this, pointing out the historical reasons, expressed his regret due to inaccurate generalization of theories, and lessons drawn from this in terms of social epistemology. Such examination meta-theory may enable us to achieve more profound understanding of the dialectics in historical materialism, so that we may be more consciously represent the developmental requirement of advanced productive force. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Policy of Managed Trade in the Course of Economic Internationalization LI Qun 2004, (11):  29-33.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2517KB) ( )   Managed trade means neither free trade nor protected trade. Instead, it maintains characteristics of both. The spread of policies of managed trade is in line with the maxim of state interest. Similarly, economic internationalization does not mean worldwide free trade, either. Under circumstances of economic internationalization, trade protection will not be eliminated on account of both the profits on the part of various parties within a country, and aspects of international relations. Therefore, policies of managed trade become the inevitable choice for all countries. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Network Ethics: Problems, Causes and Solutions ZHU Yin-duan 2004, (11):  34-38.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2458KB) ( )   Nowadays, network ethics has become a hot issue. Construction of network ethics, therefore, is of important significance in social progress and human development. This article intends to discuss the social background of network ethics, source of the theory, and its present basis, interpreting its impact on ethical beliefs and behaviors from the perspectives of technology, society and psychology. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Influential Factors to Determine China’s Diplomatic Strategies towards Europe Liu Wen-xiu 2004, (11):  39-44.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2607KB) ( )   The comprehensive partnership between China and Europe in 21th century is a special bilateral partnership with significant worldwide influences. To define exactly the factors which influence China’s diplomatic strategies towards Europe have important significances for making China’s European strategies. This paper has analyzed the orientation basis China should take for its European strategies in three aspects: European Union’s status as international law actor and the characteristics of it’s Common Foreign and Security Policies; the strategic intention of EU’s policy documents towards China; the main factors influencing China-EU relations. On these basis the paper has clarified what kind of comprehensive framework China should take for its diplomatic strategies towards Europe. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Western Countries Foreign Aid: A Study of Theory & Practice Wang Kong-xiang 2004, (11):  45-51.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2761KB) ( )   This thesis will survey the four theoretical camps dealing with foreign aid, with special attention given to the international relations approach. In the end this thesis will construct a hypothesis firmly grounded in international relations theory. In reviewing these theoretical designs, this thesis will rely upon the typology created by John White. This typology clearly divides the work on foreign aid into meaningful sub-fields,which clarifies the discussion of the topic. The fouur sub-fields White creats are supplemental, displacement, recipient-oriented, and donor-oriented theories. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Development of Theories on Political Business Cycle HUANG Li-ke 2004, (11):  52-58.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2663KB) ( )   Political business cycle refers to the cyclical economic fluctuation caused by political operations. According to the macroeconomics, the government is supposed to be a rational designer responsible for eliminating factors that will lead to economic fluctuation. Theorists of political business cycle, however, view the government as an internal variable in economy. Policy makers in the government are insiders of policies. They will see to it that the macroeconomic policies maximize their probability of winning elections. And it is this aspect that leads to cyclical economic fluctuation. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Scientific Paradigm and Re-constructed History of the Discipline of International Relations in West Yang Guang 2004, (11):  69-76.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2918KB) ( )   On the basis of "the concept of ‘paradigm’ and the structure of scientific development" presented by Thomas S. Kuhn,the article argues that the whole history of IR in west is a curve-lined process with a series of continual periods of normal science interrupted by the period of non-accumulated scientific revolution. Therefore, in the recent future a heading paradigm will e-merge Through Three approaches in the history of IR if the dislipline of IR is still one of social sciences. Additionally,The author analyze how the scholars of IR nowadays select one from many paradigms and make a difference. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Latest Development in Labor Economics TANG Kuang 2004, (11):  77-83.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2770KB) ( )   This article focuses on economic theories concerning demand of laborers, supply of laborers, human capital, imbalanced information in the labor market, implicit contract theory, trade union, and relations between economics of labor and macroeconomic theories. The article points out that research findings in economics of labor have greatly enhanced development in economics as a whole. References | Related Articles | Metrics