The Related Researches On Social Democracy Represented By Edward Bernstein

[German]Edward Bernstein (1850-1932) was a famous theorist and practical activist in German Social Democratic Party and the communist movement in the history of the world. Bernstein's life is unique and complex, and he has experienced democracy, Marxism and revisionism period. Both democracy scholars and Marxist scholars have their mixed opinions, so Edward Bernstein is a controversial figure. However, the social democracy represented by Edward Bernstein, on the basis of the theory of Edward Bernstein, has made a great impact on the international communist movement as well as the development of socialism. Meanwhile, it also has made a significant influence on the development of capitalism and socialism.Therefore, it's important to give a correct and objective awareness on the social democracy represented by Edward Bernstein. This will has an important role in insisting on our cognitive development in today's society, a firm Marxist stand and a firm direction of socialism with Chinese characteristics.Nowadays, many theorists and scholars has research this problem from many aspects and levels. This article is only on the basis of the study from the predecessors, to put forward my own shallow views and suggestions on the democratic socialism represented by Edward Bernstein.In this paper, from the background and significance of the social democracy represented by Edward Bernstein, it proposes simple overview of the issue of the status quo, and thus put forward the purpose of this study and the basic elements. The main contents of this paper include:Firstly, the research background and significance, the level in our country and abroad, and the purpose of the paper.Secondly, the overview of the social democracy represented by Edward Bernstein.Thirdly, the overview of domestic scholar's opinions on an overview of domestic scholars, including:the Bernstein's Marxism activists status and the revisionist definition, the objectivity of detail and the understanding of the historical background, the reasonable meaning of social democracy, the over agreement of social democracy.Fourthly, elaborating the research approach and attitude on the related issues, including the returning understanding of "revisionist ideas sprout", the distinction between social democracy and scientific socialism, the advantage and disadvantage of social democracy, the essential of social democracy, the relationship between the Third Way and socialism with Chinese characteristics and the objective Marxism attitudes on study.Finally, from the above understanding and analysis, we conclude the derived reference and inspiration on the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics, including upholding the public ownership status, correctly handle with the relationship between the state and its citizens, and correctly handle with the relationship between socialism and democracy, and some specific useful experience in constructing a harmonious society in China.Based on literature research and historical materialism analysis methods, t his paper research and analysis the social democracy represented by Bernsteinism, and finally find out the objective and cognitive attitudes and method to interpret our socialist construction, and explains the meaning of "revisionist bud", and "revisionist "hat.