Eco-socialism

One: the rise and development of eco- socialism Eco-socialism appeared in the 20th century following the green movement in West in 1970s, becoming a remarkable left-wing ethos 1990s. Eco-socialism,as a thought of combination between the new social movements and socialism in contemporary Western, is the future social theory trying to maintain ecological balance to meet new needs as the goal of harmonious development to find a road leading to the reality of eco-socialism.

One: the rise and development of eco- socialism (A) the historical background of ecological socialism 1. Contradictions of contemporary capitalism led to the development of the global economic crisis. On the one hand, global capitalism predatory exploitation of natural resources created shortage of renewable resources and depletion. On the other hand, the capitalist production mode, global expansion, resulted in global ecological imbalance and environmental pollution.

One: the rise and development of eco- socialism 2. The Soviet socialism model couldn’t avoid environmental problems. First, the Soviet socialist model didn’t not solve the relationship between man and nature. Second, the Soviet socialist model neglected ecological problems, prompting these countries to launch an attack to the government. Third, the Soviet and Eastern europe closed socialist model can not go beyond contemporary capitalist system to solve the ecological crisis.

One: the rise and development of eco- socialism 3. the rise of the "green movement“ in 1970s In 1970s, facing the crisis of the capitalist countries, the green movement seized the Western focus of public attention, so that ecological problems became the social problems with the most direct relationship with the political significance. The nature of the green movement was a protest against the capitalist system to prevent ecological disaster, maintaining the living environment of human mass movement.

two:The Ideological Origins of ecological socialism 1. Marxist theory about the relationship between man and nature First, Marxist "human scale" method of Understanding the relationship between man and nature. Second, Marxist thought to study issues by linking nature and social problems and linked to study. Third, marxist thoughts that technological advances can help people's liberation and social liberation.

two:The Ideological Origins of ecological socialism Ecology, systems theory ， futurology( 未来学 ). First,the studies about the relationship between biological \ ecological and the natural environment for the rise of eco- socialism providing an important thinking way. second., futurology's of global and universal ecological crisis, by means of technical adjustment and improvement of new issues for capitalism, inspiring eco-socialists

two:The Ideological Origins of ecological socialism Third, the combination of systems theory and ecology, resulting in the ecological system theory. the ecological system is an indivisible whole, and humanity is just one part of it. On the one hand, to study ecological crisis from a system perspective, one can understand the relationship between man and the world correctly.

two:The Ideological Origins of ecological socialism 3. The theory of the Frankfurt School First, the Frankfurt School explored the relationship between man and nature, which had a major impact ecological socialism. Analysis of the Frankfurt School to the ecological crisis and capitalism criticism combined emphasis on eco-Marxist Thought. Second, the ecological is the succession of the Frankfurt School___basic socialist view of nature.

two:The Ideological Origins of ecological socialism Third, eco-socialism drew on the Frankfurt School's "Theory of Alienation." Frankfurt School criticized capitalist oppression and alienation of human nature, but also criticized capitalism distort the relationship between man and nature. Fourth, the Frankfurt School emphasis on natural liberation and human liberation, and the harmonious development the basic characteristics of socialism.

the ecological development stage of socialist thought (A) in 1970s - eco-socialism "green", the rise phase (B) in 1980s- Ecological Socialism "red-green blend of" the turning point (C) 1990s - eco-socialism "red" independent stage

Second, the basic propositions of eco- socialism (A) the harmony between man and nature 1. man and nature have the common natural and social essence. 2. the interaction between man and nature comes towards unity 3. human has a special status in nature 4. man and nature should have the harmony

Second, the basic propositions of eco- socialism (B) the capitalist system is the root of ecological crisis 1.the global ecological crisis is the natural product of capitalist mode 2.the ecological crisis is a major contemporary crisis of capitalist society.

Second, the basic propositions of eco- socialism (C) the green community is the essential characteristic of a socialist society First, eco-socialism is a green society Second, eco-socialism ecological modern society Third, eco-socialism develops from all around

Third, the ecological assessment of socialism (D) intellectuals are the leading force in achieving eco-socialism 1.the intellectuals will be the leading force of the revolution 2.the working class is the main force involved in social change 3.the "non-violence" is the main way of social change and strategies

Third, the ecological assessment of socialism (A) the positive theoretical achievements 1. eco-socialism use Marxism theory of the relationship between man and nature, and strengthen the overall critique of capitalism. 2. eco-socialism put forward the prospect and new exploration of socialist and prospects.

Third, the ecological assessment of socialism (B) the historical limitations 1.there is no Marxist theory of the relationship between man and nature throughout their theory, the overall critique of capitalism and socialism as a whole to grasp the exists the contradictions. 2. the exploration over the socialism is fantasy