Analysis Of Ben Agger's Ecological Socialism

Ben Agger was the representative of ecological socialism in the 1970 s.Agger's eco-socialism thought was put forward on the basis of the development of Marx's alienation theory,in-depth study and inheritance of the Frankfurt School's critical thought,and in-depth analysis of the development of Western capitalism.Agger's ecological socialism thought is unique and profound in its analysis of the ecological crisis and related issues arising from the development of capitalism.However,there are many shortcomings in Agger's ecological socialism.We must critically understand his thoughts from the perspective of Marxism,with a view to helping my country's socialist construction with Chinese characteristics in the new era.The social and historical background of Agger's ecological socialism includes reflections on the traditional socialist model,the deepening of the crisis of capitalism,the development of ecological movements and green politics in capitalist countries;its ideological origins include Lewis' “Ecological Marx "Ism," the influence of the Frankfurt School,and Marx's relevant theories.The core contents of Agger's ecological socialism are: alienation consumption theory,ecological crisis theory,and ecological socialism construction theory.In Agger's ecological socialism,his alienated consumption theory is one-sided,distorting Marx's economic crisis theory and exaggerating the role of consumption.Its ecological crisis theory played down the basic contradictions of capitalism.The solution to the ecological crisis has a utopian character,and the reform of the ecological crisis is not thorough.Its eco-socialist construction theory overestimates the power of populism.The eco-socialist conception has certain utopian characteristics.The development model is more scattered,and the non-bureaucratic production model is not feasible.The idea of ecological socialism has promoted the development of the combination of Marxism and the times to a certain extent.The alienated consumption theory has made people reconsider the relationship between man and nature,and expanded Marx's theory of economiccrisis.Agger's ecological socialism thought inspired us to strive to build a socialist ecological civilization and adhere to the core values of socialism,establish a correct concept of consumption,and enrich people's inner world while improving spiritual civilization.