A Study Of Historical Materialism In Engels’ Letters In His Later Years

Historical materialism has an extremely important position in the entire theoretical system of Marxism.It implements the dialectical materialism thought into the historical field of human society and clarifies the inevitable trend and development law of historical evolution.Similarly,Engels also made great contributions in the process of creating and developing historical materialism.After the death of Marx,he still consciously persisted in the work of publicity and theoretical research,and continued to defend and develop Marxism.The thought of historical materialism contained in it is a typical representative.In his later years,according to the new development of capitalist society and the new changes of class contradictions,Engels further clarified and developed the idea of ? ?historical materialism in his letters,and refuted the slander and distortion of the hostile historical materialism.In his letters,Engels expounded the decisive role of the economic foundation in the final analysis,expounded the characteristics of the superstructure,and put forward the idea of "historical synergy" and the inevitability and contingency in historical development.It can be seen from this that the creation and development of historical materialism has never been a matter of talking on paper or just talking about it,but has always maintained the character of advancing with the times.At the same time,its theory has been continuously improved and developed with the development of the great practice of proletarian revolution,reform and construction,which fully reflects the unity of theoretical and practical aspects of historical materialism.Now,with the development of our country entering a new era,the theoretical development of Marxism has also entered a new era.By systematically sorting out the historical materialism in the letters of Engels in his later years,we have a deep understanding and grasp of the brilliant ideas of classic Marxist writers.In the process of realizing a modern country,we must adhere to economic construction as the center,strengthen the leadership of the party and adhere to the dominant position of the people.It is of great significance to realize the great rejuvenation of the nation,the prosperity of the country and the well-being of the people.