THE ROLE OF MARXIST PHILOSOPHY IN THE WORLD TODAY.

1. Marxist-Leninist philosophical concept

Marxist-Leninist philosophy is a system of dialectical materialist views on

nature, society and thought - worldview and scientific methodology, revolution of
the working class, the working people and the forces of the working class.
progressive society in understanding and renovating the world.

Marxist-Leninist philosophy is a dialectical materialist philosophy in a broad

sense. It is a system of dialectical materialistic views on both nature, society and
thinking; is an organic unity between dialectical materialism and historical
materialism. In Marxist-Leninist philosophy, materialism and dialectic are
organically united. As materialism, Marxist-Leninist philosophy is the highest
developed form of materialism in the history of philosophy - dialectical
materialism. As a dialectic, Marxist-Leninist philosophy is the highest form of
dialectic in the history of philosophy - materialistic dialectic.

In this day and age, Marxist-Leninist philosophy is one of the greatest

achievements of human philosophical thought and is the most developed form of
philosophical forms in history. Marxist-Leninist philosophy is the theory of world
development, which has been developing among the lines of human civilization.

2. The role of Marxist-Leninist philosophy in social life and in the renovation

cause in Vietnam today

Marxist-Leninist philosophy is the worldview, scientific and revolutionary

methodology for people in perception and practice.

The basic principles and laws of the materialist dialectic, of historical

materialism in particular and of Marxist-Leninist philosophy in general, are a

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reflection of common aspects, attributes and relationships. of objective reality.
Therefore, they have important directional values for people in their perception and
practical activities. This directional value, in principle, is not different from the
directional value of the general principles and laws stated by a certain specialized
science about a certain field of reality, such as reality. term, does not differ from
the directional value of the law of conservation and transformation of energy, of
the law of universal gravitation, of the law of value, etc. The difference is only in
that, because of the principles and laws. of the materialist dialectic is a reflection of
the most common aspects, attributes, and relationships of both nature, society and
thought, so they have a directional effect not only in a certain extent. certain
determinations as to the principles and laws set forth by the specialized sciences,
which are in all cases. They help people, when embarking on research and
activities to change things, not from an empty piece of land, but always from a
certain position, to foresee the general direction of movement. object, preliminarily
identifying the basic milestones that the research or the improvement of things
must go through, that is, they help people to determine the overall path to go, get
the direction to set the target. problem as well as problem solving, avoiding
mistakes or groping in the midst of a complex mass of relationships without
thought to guide.

For example, one of the pressing problems that almost any period of society
faces - the problem of attitudes towards religion. In Vietnam, religious issues have
sometimes been solved in simple, administrative ways, with little scientific basis
without seeing all the complexity of the problem.

Religion is a social phenomenon that appears and exists for certain objective
reasons. In the early periods of history, the domination of external natural forces
was decisive for the birth and survival of religion. Until a class society appeared,

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besides those natural forces, there were also social forces. Those social forces are
also opposed to humans, alien to people, and also control people's lives in a
mysterious and confusing way just like the forces of nature. In class societies,
social oppression is the main source of religion. Therefore, in order to overcome
the negative effects of religion, we must fight against the material causes that have
produced religion. In the end, all oppression and social injustice must be
eliminated, not just using religious prohibition measures. Therefore, on the one
hand, we advocate freedom of religion, considering it a right of every human
being, but on the other hand, we carry out a socialist revolution in order to build a
society without people exploit people and thereby eliminate the deep social roots
that gave birth to religion, causing religion to perish by itself. It is a scientific way
and it can only be obtained on the basis of a materialist position.

Thus, coming from different philosophical positions, we have come to different

ways of solving problems. Therefore, the acceptance or disapproval of a certain
philosophical position will not merely be the acceptance or disapproval of a certain
worldview, a certain interpretation of the world, but also a acceptance or
disapproval of a certain methodological basis for guiding action. In this case,
starting from a materialist position, considering matter as the pre-existing and
determining consciousness, we seek to find the material causes that gave rise to
religion and seek to eliminate them to eliminate them. exclude religion from social
life. And those who come from an idealistic position, whether consciously or
spontaneously, considering consciousness to be the forerunner and determiner of
matter, will seek to eliminate religion only by force of will, by forbidding .
Obviously this second workaround won't work.

Philosophy as the most general worldview and methodology, but not something
too far-fetched and illusory, on the contrary, it is very closely associated with life,

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with practice, which is what direction, what guides us in action. From a correct
philosophical stance, particularly from those of dialectical materialism, we can
obtain correct solutions to the problems posed by life. On the other hand, coming
from a wrong philosophical position, we cannot avoid wrong action. It is here that
the directional value is expressed - one of the specific manifestations of the
methodological function of philosophy.

That unsatisfactory assessment is reflected first of all in the attitude of disregard

for the role of philosophy, arguing that because philosophy studies and solves
problems too general, its research results have little effect. real. The problem is
that, in many cases, when dealing with specific problems, practitioners cannot find
a specific answer in philosophy. Meanwhile, in practical activities, people
encounter and are forced to solve first of all the problems of philosophical
knowledge.

The pressing problems posed by life and practical activities are always very
specific, but in order to effectively solve those specific problems of life, no one
may avoid dealing with the common problems involved. BECAUSE. Lenin once
remarked: "He who embarks on his own problems before settling on the common
ones, he will never, at every step, avoid "running into" those common problems.
unconscious way. To blindly encounter those problems on a case-by-case basis
means to expose our policy to the worst fluctuations and to lose its principle
altogether.

It can be seen that the difficulties in solving a series of specific pressing

problems in the first years of the doi moi period in Vietnam are not located in
specific problems, but in fact, all stem from the The great views as the basis for
solving specific problems at that time were not completely clear and consistent.

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 This is the problem of philosophy and the study and solving of problems of
opinion will provide the right theoretical basis for the effective resolution of all
specific problems. Without sound rationale, people will always have to act in a
groggy state and policies will inevitably fall into a state of arbitrariness. Therefore,
studying and solving philosophical problems posed by real life is not a useless job,
but a practical contribution to solving very practical problems, specifically body,
the oppression of life.

However, the effectiveness of philosophical research is not as simple as that of

scientific and technical subjects, much less the efficiency of direct production
activities. The conclusion reached by philosophical research is not a direct, specific
answer to each extremely diverse specific problems of life, but is the basis for
determining direct, specific answers. that body. For example, the new conclusion
of the Sixth Congress: "The productive forces are restrained not only in the case of
backward production relations, but also when the production relations develop
asynchronously, there are factors that go too far. far from the development level of
the productive forces" is the basis for determining a series of new and more correct
policies in the performance of socio-economic development tasks.

The fact that the effectiveness of philosophical research lies in the guiding value
for practical activities is extremely rich and diverse of the general, highly
generalized conclusions that it reaches, not and does not. can be specific answers
for each specific case. That shows that philosophy plays a huge role in solving very
specific problems of life.

However, it would be a mistake to go from there to absolutizing the role of

philosophy, thinking that simply understanding philosophy would immediately
solve all the concrete problems of practice. The absolutist view of the role of
philosophy has caused in some people the illusion that philosophy is a universal
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key, just grasping it will automatically solve all problems. That inclination
inevitably leads to dogmatic errors by mechanically applying general principles
and laws to very different specific cases. These general principles and laws, as V.I.
Lenin, all of which have been largely confirmed by history, but in concrete reality,
things turned out differently that we could not (and anyone can't) predict; it took
place in a much more unique and complex way. Therefore, each general principle,
in the spirit of Marxism-Leninism, must be considered a) from the historical point
of view; b) associated with other principles; c) associated with “concrete historical
experience”. Without “concrete historical experience”, without understanding the
vivid reality of situations occurring at a given place and time – the application of
general principles is not only ineffective, but in In many cases, it can also lead to
serious research errors.

Thus, in order to be able to effectively deal with the very complex and diverse
concrete problems of life, we need to avoid both false extremes: Either belittle
philosophy and that will fall into a state of groping, arbitrarily, easily content with
specific temporary measures, go to the place of disorientation, lack of foresight,
lack of initiative and creativity in work; or absolutize the role of philosophy and
thereby fall into dogmatism, mechanically applying the general principles and laws
of philosophy without being aware of the specific situation due to lack of
understanding. that particular situation in each particular case.

Closely combine both types of knowledge above – general knowledge

(including philosophical knowledge and specialized scientific knowledge) and
practical knowledge (including understanding of the practical situation and
professional qualifications). craftsmanship is expressed through practical
sensitivity) – it is a necessary precondition for our success in our particular
activity.

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Marxist-Leninist philosophy is the basis of the scientific and revolutionary
methodological worldview to analyze the development trend of society in the
context of the strong development of modern scientific and technological
revolution.

In this day and age, the role of Marxist-Leninist philosophy is increasingly

enhanced. That is, first of all, due to the characteristics and development trends of
the prescribed era.

The essence of the modern scientific and technological revolution is the

qualitative transformation of the productive forces on the basis of scientific
knowledge, becoming increasingly direct productive forces. Its outstanding feature
is the sharp increase in the process of globalization, regionalization of material
production and fields of social life, creating opportunities and challenges for
nations and peoples in the world. development path. As a result of the modern
scientific and technological revolution, mankind entered the 21st century with very
basic and profound new cognitive problems. In this situation, Marxist-Leninist
philosophy plays a very important role, serving as the theoretical and
methodological basis for scientific inventions, for the integration and
dissemination of modern scientific knowledge. Whether consciously or
spontaneously, the development of modern science must be based on the
worldview and dialectical materialist methodology. At the same time, new
problems of the modern scientific knowledge system are also posing a requirement
for Marxist-Leninist philosophy to have a new development.

Today, the trend of globalization is increasing constantly. The essence of

globalization is the process of strongly increasing the relationships, influence,
impact and interdependence among regions, countries and peoples in the world.
Along with the globalization process, the trend of complementation and reaction is
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the trend of regionalization. Globalization has brought about a series of
international and regional organizations. Globalization is a complex social process,
full of contradictions, containing both positives and negatives, both opportunities
and challenges for countries and peoples, especially underdeveloped countries.
Imperialism and capitalist forces are taking advantage of globalization to conspire
to realize capitalist globalization. Therefore, globalization is a fierce struggle
between capitalism and imperialism with developing countries and underdeveloped
nations. In that context, Marxist-Leninist philosophy is the basis of worldview and
scientific and revolutionary methodology to analyze the movement and
development trend of modern society.

Marxism-Leninism in general and Marxism-Leninism in particular are scientific

and revolutionary theories that pave the way for the working class and the toiling
people in the class struggle and national struggle going on in Vietnam. new
condition, in a new form.

At present, socialism is in crisis and recession, the correlation and comparison of

forces is unfavorable for the revolutionary and progressive forces. Imperialism is
temporarily prevailed. Despite this, the workers' movement, the socialist
movement and the national independence movement still exist, gradually recover,
are gathering, developing forces, and exploring new methods and methods of
struggle. .

The modern scientific and technological revolution, the trend of

internationalization, globalization along with global issues are increasing the
integrity of the world, cooperation and struggle in the trend of coexistence. peace.

The basic contradictions of the era still exist but have taken on new
characteristics and new forms. At the same time, a host of other global

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contradictions are emerging. The world in the twenty-first century still exists and
develops in that system of contradictions, in which the main contradiction is the
contradiction between the interests of the bourgeoisie and the interests of the vast
majority of mankind who are aiming for the ultimate goal. goal of peace, national
independence, democracy and social progress. To realize that noble goal, mankind
must have scientific and revolutionary reasoning to light the way. That theory is
Marxism-Leninism in general and Marxism-Leninism in particular.

Marxist-Leninist philosophy is the scientific theoretical basis of the cause of

building socialism in the world and the cause of socialist-oriented renewal in
Vietnam.

Since the success of the Russian October revolution, real socialism has
demonstrated the superiority of a new model of society by people, for human
happiness. However, the realistic model of socialism, due to many objective and
subjective reasons, has revealed its limitations, most notably a centralized,
important socio-economic management mechanism. allowances, subsidies. It is in
the current situation that there must be a basis of worldview, scientific and
revolutionary methodology to explain and analyze the crisis, the development trend
of world socialism and the direction to overcome it. for development.

The comprehensive renovation cause in Vietnam must be based on scientific

theory, in which the core is the materialist dialectic. The comprehensive reform of
society under the socialist orientation was paved by the renewal of theoretical
thinking, including the role of Marxist-Leninist philosophy.

Philosophy must contribute to finding answers about the path to socialism in

Vietnam, and through practice to supplement and develop theoretical thinking
about socialism. The role of Marxist philosophy - Lenin is very important because

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of the requirement to renew the current philosophical awareness. Besides the
undeniable positive side, the perception and application of Marxist-Leninist theory,
including Marxist-Leninist philosophy, after a long time suffering from dogma,
sclerosis, backwardness, inadequacy, is one of the causes of the crisis of world
socialism. Many theoretical problems, due to limitations of historical conditions,
have not been fully explained or predicted by the founders of Marxism - Leninism.
Therefore, continuing to supplement and innovate is an intrinsic and urgent need of
Marxist-Leninist philosophy in the current period.

The role of the worldview and methodology of the Marxist-Leninist philosophy

is particularly evident in the cause of innovation in Vietnam, which is innovation
of thinking. Without innovative thinking, especially theoretical thinking, there will
be no innovation career. Marxist-Leninist philosophy is the foundation, the basis
for the thought renewal process in Vietnam. One of the highlights of the
worldview, the Marxist-Leninist philosophical methodology is a practical problem,
that is the dialectical method, which is the constantly changing movement of the
world. Those are the factors that have contributed to building the theory of doi
moi, the path to socialism, the transition period, the building of a market economy,
the socialist orientation, the model of socialism. the form of socialism, about the
steps, the way to socialism, etc. that is the new worldview of the doi moi in
Vietnam.

The Marxist-Leninist philosophical worldview has helped the Communist Party

of Vietnam see the way to socialism in a new period, new context, under the
conditions and circumstances of the collapse of real socialism in the Soviet Union.
In the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries, capitalism not only did not
collapse, but also developed stronger than that. In short, the Marxist-Leninist
philosophical worldview has helped us to see and assess the new context, assess

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the world situation, international relations, the trend of the times, the actual
situation of the country and the world. future development path. The Marxist-
Leninist philosophical worldview pointed out that the inevitable logic of human
social development is socialism; capitalism will eventually be replaced by a better,
more equitable regime; holistic human development. The Marxist-Leninist
philosophical worldview helped determine the correctness of the path to socialism.

If the Marxist-Leninist philosophical worldview helps us determine the path and

steps to take, the methodology of the Marxist-Leninist philosophy helps us to solve
the problems posed in the practice of building socialism , innovative practice over
the past 30 years. These are not only the specific problems and conditions of
Vietnam, but also the general problems and practices of the world, of globalization,
of scientific and technological development, of the knowledge-based economy, of
the international integration. Based on the methodological basis of Marxist-
Leninist philosophy, we have well solved the basic relationships of the innovation
process such as the relationship between the market economy and socialism; the
relationship between economic innovation and political innovation, this is the core
relationship, laying the foundation for solving other relationships.

Thus, entering the twenty-first century, new historical conditions have

determined the increasing role of Marxist-Leninist philosophy. That requires the
protection and development of Marxist-Leninist philosophy to promote its
effectiveness and vitality for the times and the country.

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 REFERENCES LIST

1. Textbook "Ho Chi Minh Thought" - Publishing House. National Politics.

Hanoi (2011)

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