A Study On The Path Of The Formation Of Socialist Core Values

Core value is the embodiment of the ideology of a country and its society and can have a strong influence on the formation of social consensus. With Marxism as its guidance, the Core Socialist Values is the quintessence of the Chinese culture. Therefore, to explore the formation of it gives us a clearer view of its theoretical origin and the reason behind its cohesive and attractive power, and at the same time will provide us with a scientific reference for the its future development.The formation of the Core Socialist Values, first and foremost, must be based on the basic theory of Socialism Going much further beyond the Utopian Socialism, it summarizes and refines the theory and practice of Socialism. While on the other hand, it criticizes and sublets the core values of Capitalism. Second, the Core Socialist Values must draw upon China’s splendid traditional culture. It must embody the essence of China’s five-thousand-year traditional culture and reflect the moral standards and values that have been passed down by generations of Chinese people. Third, it must be built upon the reality of the Chinese society. After decades of relentless endeavor, the Chinese people have explored a new path of Socialism with Chinese characteristics. The rise of China has become a hot topic all over the world. And the Core Socialist Values should be able to explain and respond to the reality of China’s success. Last but not least, entering a new era of global development, how the Core Socialist Values reach out to the world in the competitions of varied cultures and values remains a major challenge for China.According to Marx’s historical materialism, the formation of Core Socialist Values is a process of historical development. The characteristics of Core Socialist Values lie in the unity between ideal and reality, between progressiveness and pervasiveness, between universality and particularity. To explore the forming path of the Core Socialist Values is conducive to understanding its existing achievements and profound connotation. It also helps consolidate the guiding status of Marxism in China, and furthermore contribute in forming the value consensus in the whole society.