A Study On Mao Zedong’s Concept Of The People And Its Realistic Enlightenment

The concept of "the people" is the core idea that runs through Mao Zedong’s entire ideological theory.Mao Zedong drew upon the essence of Marxism and traditional Chinese culture,critically absorbed Western democratic ideas,actively explored the path of the Chinese New Democratic Revolution,socialist revolution,and construction,and gradually formed a distinctive and rich understanding of the people,taking into account the specific conditions of China.This understanding became the theoretical cornerstone that supports the architecture of Mao Zedong’s ideological system,providing important insights for the theoretical expansion and practical exploration of the Communist Party of China in the new era.The title of this article is "A Study on Mao Zedong’s Concept of the People and Its Realistic Enlightenment." The main body of the article primarily examines and explains Mao Zedong’s concept of the people in three chapters,focusing on its theoretical origins and formation process,main content and fundamental characteristics,as well as its historical significance and Realistic Enlightenment.Chapter One provides a systematic overview of the theoretical origins and formation process of Mao Zedong’s concept of the people.It analyzes the ideological foundations of Mao Zedong’s concept,including traditional Chinese popular sovereignty,Western modern democratic ideas,and Marxist views on the people.Starting with Mao Zedong’s early educational experiences,the chapter presents the development and evolution of Mao Zedong’s concept of the people based on his personal experiences and revolutionary practices.Chapter Two primarily investigates the main content and fundamental characteristics of Mao Zedong’s concept of the people.After clarifying the basic concepts of Mao Zedong’s concept,the chapter categorizes its main components into the perspectives of historical dynamism,people’s interests,people’s democracy,and the mass line,and explores the intrinsic connections among these components and the overall concept.It then summarizes the fundamental characteristics of Mao Zedong’s concept,which include the unity of inheritance and innovation,historical and class specificity,as well as theoretical and practical relevance.Chapter Three interprets the theoretical and practical value of Mao Zedong’s concept of the people from the perspectives of historical significance and Realistic Enlightenment.Its historical significance lies in enriching and developing Marxist views on the people,establishing the theoretical foundation of the Communist Party of China’s concept of the people,and guiding the practices of the New Democratic Revolution,socialist revolution,and construction.Its Realistic Enlightenment emphasize that China’s unique path to modernization must uphold the people’s primary position,high-quality development must be centered on the people’s interests,ensuring people’s sovereignty requires strengthening democratic supervision,and the governance of the Communist Party of China must adhere to the mass line.This article delves into the theory of Mao Zedong’s concept of the people,presenting the overall framework and key points of his understanding.It explores the historical significance and Realistic Enlightenment of Mao Zedong’s concept of the people,aiming to provide valuable insights for the further development of Xi Jinping’s theory on people-centered development in the new era.