Plekhanov And System Of Philosophy Textbook In USSR

In this article, taking Plekhanov’s explication for Marxism philosophy as the breakthrough point, how the system of philosophy textbook in USSR form is reviewed. Thus it points out the one-root and two-branch system of Marxism philosophy including dialectical materialism and historical materialism built by Plekhanov settles the reference perspective for orthodox Marxism philosophy in USSR and becomes the intrinsic theoretical basis for the system of philosophy textbook in USSR after an unceasing evolvement, although its understanding and explication for Marxism philosophy has some limitations and deficiencies, and is far from the level of the founder of Marxism philosophy. Plekhanov’s theoretical orientation, concrete view and emphasis on Engels’thought in his old age are inherited and developed by Lenin, Stalin and other Marxists directly and indirectly, which forms the system of philosophy textbook in USSR that still has a great influence on history of Philosophy, history of thought and social history. Meanwhile, during the process of organizing and reviewing the development of the system of philosophy textbook in USSR, the key position and role Plekhanov is and plays in the history of Marxism philosophy especially in the development of the system of philosophy textbook in USSR are highlighted. Therefore, the theoretical and historical analysis on the system of philosophy textbook in USSR has to come in from this point. Only then can the system of philosophy textbook in USSR be understood and mastered, as well as its fate in the contemporary era.