Marx's original theoretical contributions to Das Kapital

Jianping Li

China Political Economy, 2024, vol. 7, issue 1, 2-14

Abstract: Purpose - This paper expounds three theoretical contributions ofDas Kapitalfrom a new perspective. Design/methodology/approach - First, Karl Marx’s scientific labor theory of value encompasses both abstract and concrete forms; second, the dialectics inDas Kapitalserves not only as a methodology but as a theory, and the third is the organic structure ofDas Kapital, hailed as “a triumph of German science”. Findings - The organic structure of Marx’sDas Kapitalis not only a remarkable achievement of German science but also a brilliant accomplishment of human science that is hard for future generations to surpass. It serves as an exemplar and illuminates the path and objectives for constructing a scientific system of political economy with Chinese characteristics. Originality/value - These three theoretical contributions have practical guiding significance in the research on the socialist market economy and the construction of the socialist political economy system with Chinese characteristics.

Keywords: Das Kapital; Three theoretical contributions; Contemporary enlightenment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1108/CPE-06-2024-037

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