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The Ideological and Political Course System at the Tertiary Level: Development and Principal Features GU Hai-liang 2007, (2):  5-11.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2415KB) ( )   This paper discusses operation of the latest innovation of the ideological and political course system in Chinese universities based on a review of its historical development in the past 20 years. There have been three versions of the course syllabus. The first one took shape in the period between 1985 and 1987 and became known as a course system of Two Courses: the course of Marxist theory and the course of moral education. This is often referred to as the 85 Syllabus. The second one appeared in 1998 after the approval of the Party Central Committee, often referred to as the 98 Syllabus. The 05 Syllabus was approved by the Party Central Committee in 2005 and is the latest one. The guiding principles for these innovation attempts consist of “setting up one consciousness, emphasizing two types of courses, and covering three levels”. Four principal features of these guidelines can be identified:integration of the fundamental principles, theoretical development and application of Marxist theories; integration of the scientific principles and scientific spirits of Marxist theories; integration of the theory, the history, and the reality;integration of classroom teaching and social experience as the method of teaching. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The Organic Composition of Agricultural Capital and Absolute Rent——A Challenge to the Argument of “Monopoly of Price Leads to Absolute Rent” ZHANG Xian 2007, (2):  12-18.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1458KB) ( )   This paper examines in depth Marx’s view that absolute rent will disappear once the organic composition of agricultural capital reaches or exceeds the level of the average composition of social capital. By using a dynamic mode of complete information and a production-price mode of adaptive prediction, the paper proves that land renting becomes impossible once the organic composition of agricultural capital reaches or exceeds the level of the average composition of social capital. The absolute rent will disappear then and the property right of land will change accordingly. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Land Rent: An Analysis of General Equilibrium ZHU Kui 2007, (2):  19-24.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (717KB) ( )   The paper points out that Marx’s model of land rent has been the outcome of specific historical conditions. Once the conditions are changed, his conclusions drawn from that model should be re-examined. The changing factors in question may be the relatively low organic composition of agricultural capital, the property right of land on the move and so on. In addition, the points out, the land rent model suggested by Marx lacks a systematic analysis on the nonagricultural land rent. In this sense, the land rent model of Marx can be regarded as a partial and static equilibrium analysis. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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On Strategic Functional Transformation of Personnel Management in the Chinese Government LIU Xin 2007, (2):  25-31.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (863KB) ( )   With the dramatic changes at home and abroad, the function of personnel management of the Chinese government does not seem to live up to the requirement of the reform in government administrative system. The traditional personnel system lacks the capacity to relate to organizational strategy, nor is it flexible or systematic enough to secure satisfactory government performance. Hence, it is imperative that the Chinese government undergo a functional transformation of personnel management, so as to successfully transform from a regulation-oriented government to a service-oriented government, and realize our goal of constructing a harmonious society. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Establishing Harmony: A Novel and Strategic Way of Thinking ZHUANG Xi-fu 2007, (2):  32-36.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1229KB) ( )   “Constructing socialist harmonious society” points to a new approach to modernization. “Making joint efforts to construct a harmonious world” proposes a possible model for the future world setup. The core for both lies in “harmony”. This is a novel paradigm raised by CPC based on our excellent national tradition of thousands of years in response to the needs of the time in the light of Marxism. The idea of pursuing harmony is the Chinese national value and a way of thinking expressed in modern terms. It represents the basic values of scientific socialism practiced in China, and reflects the new strategic way of thinking of the party in power in line with the call of the modern era. In short, it demonstrates the Chinese culture as a whole. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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On Differences between the Confucian School and Religion SONG Zhi-ming 2007, (2):  37-41.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1170KB) ( )   The crucial point in the discussion of the Confucian school and Confucianism lies in the views on the similarities and differences between the Confucian school and religion. From the perspective of the differences between the two, the Confucian culture does not bear religious features. However, while it is not a religion, the function it performs is similar to that of a religion. Both can provide organizing cultural agreements, both maintain a moral system, and both offer spiritual comfort. The ideas of Confucian have enjoyed a history of thousands of years and therefore have reached the inner world of the Chinese people, both the spiritual world and the life world. Thus, the Confucian school has become a source of theoretical support for setting up moral codes, handling human relations, and has served as ties for national spirit and integrity. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The Anti-modernist Trend of Thought: History, Theory and Challenge WANG Xiao-lin 2007, (2):  42-47.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1352KB) ( )   The trend of thought of anti-modernity is the result of reflection on and criticism against global modernization. It is a social trend of thought against modernity. It includes post-modernism represented by deconstructing and terminating modernity and the cultural conservatism that advocates maintenance of the tradition and rejects modernity. This trend consists of both positive and negative aspects. It offers reference for constructing social development theories characteristics of the Chinese style, and, meanwhile, challenges the rationale of values of the Chinese socialist modernization. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The Tendency towards a Moral Dimension in Studies of Philosophical Axiology ZHANG Gang 2007, (2):  48-53.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1688KB) ( )   In the lasting debate over the nature of value, both the subjectivity and objectivity relations represented by Mr. Li Deshun and the humane axiology represented by Mr. Lai Jinliang have been further developing in such a way that the two theories are moving closer to each other. Advocators of the former are not against establishment of the latter, though they claim that the humanist standard should meet the practical needs; the latter are not completely against the existence of the former, but only against the understanding of man as existence of experience, and therefore attempts to set up a standard of value that can represent human dignity and super-experience. The paper concludes that the divergence in values is in essence how to handle the subjectivity of man rather than if the way of thinking based on the subjectivity-objectivity relation is agreed upon. Insuead, it is a question of how to understand and grasp the subjectivity of man, and points to a moralization tendency in studies of philosophic value in the future. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The Value Pursue of Marxist Political Philosophy and Its Modern Significance WU Zhuo, ZANG Feng-yu 2007, (2):  54-60.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2251KB) ( )   Marxist political philosophy refuted the traditional western political philosophy since Plato by a practical way of thinking, always pointing to emancipation, freedom and overall development of man. This is contrary to the western tradition that regards the hypotheses of human nature as the point of departure of argument. Marxist political philosophy has benefited from a philosophy—the humanities reform. Starting with criticism against the Young Hegelianism; Marx pushed forward political philosophy to a highest level through philosophical criticism in political economics, establishment of communist theories, and studies of anthropology. The spirit of the time when Marxist political philosophy arose is of great theoretical value and practical significance to construction of harmonious society and establishment of the Chinese modern political philosophy. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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A New Perspective of Localized Marxist Theories in China:Texts and Narrative Models HE Yan-qiu, QU Chang-gen 2007, (2):  61-66.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1603KB) ( )   This line of thought becomes a new perspective of the studies of localization of Marxism in China, transcending the tradition of concentrating on studies of the material form of ideas. It is a novel approach in this field with the characters of being materialized, visual and objective. Focuses of the product and narrative model of localized Marxism in China are compatibility of them at different stages in the course of product development; and the difficult point are the experiences drawn from the process of creating and narrating the text. However, a condition for this research to be carried through is to ensure the Party’sity in the leading ideology, keep improving and perfecting the narrative system of the textbooks, and maintain close supervision over the Internet as the latest means of narration and channel of communication. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Three Dimensions of Harmonious World Wang Yi-wei 2007, (2):  67-71.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (817KB) ( )   The concept of “harmonious world” signals important innovation and transformation in the Chinese diplomatic philosophy and diplomatic theory. By this the concept of harmonious society has been extended to harmonious world, that is, from the domestic level to the international level, from being expressed by the world to expressing the world, from process to product, and has fulfilled the national will of peaceful rise (peaceful development) for completion of China’s self-orientation in the world. This makes a strong case against the theory of “menace from China”, and serves as another piece of evidence that China is a responsible big power. Three connotations of the concept harmonious world are summarized in this paper, namely, harmonious system, harmonious power, and harmonious values. It claims that the world can be stable, secure and peaceful only when people stick to maintaining a three-dimension conception of harmony, that is, a holistic view, mutual benefits, and co-existence. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Contemporary Presentation of East Asia Traditions and Reconstruction of East Asia Values SUN Ying-chun 2007, (2):  72-77.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1171KB) ( )   With the tradition of East Asia as the main context of culture orientation in the era of globalization, reconstruction of East Asian values that promote both our own benefit and those of the world will not only enhance the communal identities of East Asian peoples, facilitate extensive dialogue and cooperation within East Asia, but also contribute to the cultural communication in the course of constructing a harmonious world. The paper remarks that reconstruction of the East Asian values should be based on the common tradition and value system of East Asian countries, draw on universalistic values from the world, participate in the holistic construction of global culture, and in turn validate and advocate the vitality of this regional culture. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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American Policy in Response to China’s Strategy of Strengthening Cooperation with Latin America WANG Xiao-mei 2007, (2):  78-84.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1332KB) ( )   China’s recent gestures to strengthen cooperation with Latin American nations have aroused the attention of the US. Just as is the case of China’s rise when American people expressed different ideas and attitudes, similar divergence has been demonstrated about this among various parties in America. The administration’s concerns include political cooperation between China and Latin-America, trade and energy cooperation and that in military and security. They are worried that these may weaken the American influence in Latin America, intervene with the US reform projects there, as well as pose threat to the US national security in that region. Given the powerful American influence and the limited scope of Sino-Latin American cooperation, the American government is still watching without taking specific actions. They probably mean to face up the situation rationally in the first place. They have strengthened variously measures to keep guard, though. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Analysis on the Absence of Waltz’s Structural Realism in Domestic Political Studies WANG Jun-sheng 2007, (2):  85-91.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1490KB) ( )   This paper discusses the absence of structural realism in domestic political studies. Although realism is the most practical and most complete interpretive theory under the anarchic condition, it becomes tenuity in explaining cause and effect at the development stage of structural realism by Waltz, which leads to the absence of Waltz’s structural realism in domestic political studies. After a general introduction to the international relation theory in interpreting domestic political issues, the attempts to analyze the reasons why Waltz’s structural realism has such limitations from theoretical and methodological perspectives. In light of this discussion, some preliminary considerations on how to manage the relation between unitary level and systematic level are raised. References | Related Articles | Metrics