Author(s)

Shengmin Jiang ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, China

Corresponding Author

Shengmin Jiang

ABSTRACT

As a cornerstone of Marxist philosophy, Marx's theory of human nature is grounded in the principle that "human essence is the totality of social relations," with the ultimate goal of achieving human freedom and comprehensive development. This framework carries profound theoretical depth and practical relevance. Distinct from traditional Chinese and Western humanistic thought, Marx's approach is rooted in historical materialism, viewing humans as actual social-historical entities. It emphasizes practice's fundamental role in human self-actualization and societal progress, demonstrating both theoretical transcendence and practical significance. By comparing Marx's theory with traditional Chinese and Western humanistic thought, this paper reveals its theoretical innovations and paradigm shifts achieved through critical inheritance, further highlighting its unique explanatory power and profound implications for contemporary humanistic reconstruction.

KEYWORDS

Marx, Humanistic Thought, Free and All-Round Development of Human Beings, Comparison between China and the West

CITE THIS PAPER

Shengmin Jiang. Theoretical Connotation and Practical Value of Marx's Humanistic Thought. Philosophy Journal (2026). Vol. 5, No.1, 7-13. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/phij.2026.050102.

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