The Research Of Zhou Enlai’s Methods Of Ideological And Political Work

Ideological and political work is the tradition of the communist party of China. The methods of ideological and political work,as the means to carry out the ideological and political work, directly affects the actual effect of it. In the new period, the ideological and political education methods plays a very important role in the formation of the socialist core value system, the cultivating of the socialist core values and the establishing of the people’s scientific outlook on world, life and values. Zhou Enlai, as a great Marxist, started the ideological and political work very early. In his long-term revolutionary struggle and socialist construction, he formed a set of work methods through his work on party members, cadres, the people and the army.Zhou Enlai’s methods of ideological and political work are based on Marxist’s ideological and political education theory, and critically inherit excellent ideological and political education methods of ancient China in his practice of Chinese revolution and construction. His education methods are in various aspects of his work, in which he always adheres to facts and equality, and communicates with people with an equal attitude. In his work, he pays important attention to persuade education, self-criticism, typical education, and actual practice. At the same time, he cares about people’s interests and works from the reality of education objects; he not only insists on principle, but also pays attention to strategy; he emphasizes the exemplary role of the educators, all this reflects humanism, realistic, flexibility and demonstration. He always puts the people on his heart, and dedicates all his life to our party and people. As a result, he formed lofty spirit and great personality, which is the most important reason for his success in ideological and political work.Zhou Enlai’s methods of ideological and political work, not only inherits Marxist’s ideological and political education methods, but also enriches the theory of ideological and political education of our party, which are important resources in guiding our ideological and political education work in new period. Therefore, studying his methods of ideological and political work carefully is of great significance. It can provide guidance in strengthening our party’s ruling ability, and also provide reference for the contemporary innovation of ideological and political education methods.