The Ethical Theory Of "Self-determination"

Eugene.Kamanka(1949-1994),Australian philosopher,social theorist and Marxist researcher,a professor of the Australian National University in,after awarded the PHD of Marxism by his doctoral dissertation which named The Ethical Foundations of Marxism from the Australian National University,he has devoted himself into the research of Marxist ethics problems in 1957.In recent years,the focus of Kamanka's thought,mainly concentrated on his reexplain of Marx's early thought of moral.With the focus of Marxism turn from Marxism theory to Marx's doctrine,the distinguish between Marx and Engels has also gradually become mainstreamo in academic,the early work of Marx doctrine up to a more important role,ethics thought of Mark as also in social political practice and theory in the constantly innovation and development itself.Through reconstruct the interpretation and discussion of practice of moral based on "self-determination" in the social relations of interpersonal moralas well as to the foundation of Marxism ethical which rely on "selfdetermination.We can see that the academic sector and focused of Kamanka is on the theor of Marx's ethic.His formation of "self-determination" ethics,is in the process of reconstruction of Marx's ethical philosophy,freedom of expression and freedom of the individual in all areas of society,including detailed analysis and investigation of moral,finally showed us a method of analysis of how to construct the emancipation of human beings of their liberty,as well as an important role in social freedoms achieved process of "self-determination" ethics.The Ehical Foundations of Marxism,a book signed Kamanka had complete describe the freedom in Marx,and the contemporary liberate theory of Marxism which basis on Kamanka's "self-determination" is conform of contemporary Marxism draw Marx version close.On one hand,by studying Kamanka's thoughts,we can clarify the development phase of Marx's ethical theory and with the deepening of social and historical materialism of Marxism recognizing more about his ethical thoughts.On the other hand,we can have a expection on Kamanka's "self-determination" ethical theory enlighting on theory of moral development and moral construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics.