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Marxist Philosophy in China: From Qu Qiubai to Mao Zedong, 1923-1945

This book recounts the history of Marxist philosophy in China between 1923 and 1945 through the writings and activities of four philosophers: Qu Qiubai, Ai Siqi, Li Da and Mao Zedong.
eBook, English, 2005
Springer, Dordrecht, 2005
1 online resource
9781402038051, 9781402038068, 1402038054, 1402038062
1012507558
Preface * Introduction * Marx, Marxist Philosophy and the Construction of ‘Orthodoxy’ * Qu Qiubai and the Origins of Marxist Philosophy in China – In defence of materialism * Qu Qiubai and the Origins of Marxist Philosophy in China – The dilemma of determinism * The New Philosophy and Marxist Philosophy in China * Ai Siqi and Mao Zedong – The role of philosopher to the Chinese Communist movement * Ai Siqi on the New Philosophy – The laws and logic of dialectical materialism * Li Da and Marxist Philosophy in China * Mao Zedong and the New Philosophy * Mao Zedong on Dialectical Materialism * From the New Philosophy to ‘Mao Zedong Thought’ – The role of the Yanan New Philosophy Association * Conclusion – Marxist Philosophy in China, 1923–1945 * Bibliography * INDEX *